Borevkovic Ends Stalemate as Samsunspor Edges Closer to the Summit

Average Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Despite commanding the pitch with a 17-2 shot advantage, Samsunspor had to wait until the 85th minute for T. Borevkovic to break through, snatching a vital three points that keep their title ambitions alive.

Relentless Intensity: A One-Sided Siege

Samsunspor turned this match into an intensity masterclass from the opening whistle. With 17 shots to Eyüpspor's meagre two, the home side suffocated their visitors into submission. Fourteen corner kicks turned set-pieces into a constant threat, yet Marcos Felipe stood defiant—six exceptional saves kept his side breathing until the dying moments. The goalkeeper's performance was a masterpiece of resilience, but even the best walls crumble eventually.

The Turning Point: Late Drama Breaks the Deadlock

For 85 minutes, Eyüpspor held firm. Then C. Ndiaye's perfectly weighted cross found Borevkovic in the box, and the substitute made no mistake. Introduced at half-time, Borevkovic proved why bringing on fresh legs matters. His finish ended the stalemate and vindicated Samsunspor's patience. This wasn't a lucky goal—it was the inevitable conclusion of a relentless campaign.

Zeki Yavru's Defensive Fortress

Zeki Yavru was the unsung hero of Samsunspor's defence. His positioning and two key passes from deep showed a defender comfortable on the ball. Against a desperately poor Eyüpspor side (6 offsides caught), Yavru's work ethic ensured the clean sheet remained intact. His contribution embodied the balance Samsunspor maintained—attacking without recklessness.

Stakes Rise for Both Sides

This victory propels Samsunspor to fourth place with 23 points—firmly in the title race. Eyüpspor, languishing in 17th with 8 points from 12 games, faces a relegation battle. Borevkovic's 85th-minute strike wasn't just a goal—it was a statement. Samsunspor's stakes in this campaign just got higher, and their resolve just got tested and proven.