Created Date: March 07, 2026 15:43
Başakşehir Defeats Göztepe 2-1 in Süper Lig Action
Başakşehir secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Göztepe in the 25th week of the Süper Lig on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The match, played at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, saw both teams battle for crucial points in the Turkish top flight.
Ömer Ali Şahiner set Başakşehir ahead in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed cross to open the scoring. The lead didn’t last long, however, as Göztepe responded through Antunes in the 39th minute, leveling the score and injecting renewed energy into the contest.
The decisive goal came in the 69th minute courtesy of Brnic, securing all three points for Başakşehir. The win brings Başakşehir’s point total to 42, while Göztepe remains on 42 points.
STARTING LINEUPS
Başakşehir: Muhammed, Ömer Ali, Duarte, Opoku, Operi, Berat, Umut, Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Yusuf, Selke
Göztepe: Lis, Ogün, Godoi, Heliton, Bokele, Cherni, Dennis, Miroshi, Antunes, Juan, Jeh
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Başakşehir drew first blood in the 13th minute. Fayzullaev delivered a cross from the left, finding Ömer Ali Şahiner at the far post, who controlled the ball with his chest and fired a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Lis to make it 1-0.
Göztepe nearly equalized in the 19th minute when Allan’s cross found Juan in the box, but his immediate shot was tipped over the bar by Başakşehir’s goalkeeper, Muhammed Şengezer.
Göztepe found the equalizer in the 39th minute. Heliton’s long pass found Ogün Bayrak on the right wing, who evaded Kazımcan Karataş and played a pass to Antunes. Antunes then unleashed a stylish shot into the back of the net, tying the game at 1-1.
The first half concluded with the score level at 1-1, setting the stage for a tense second half.
Göztepe came close to taking the lead in the 45th minute. Antunes’ free kick from the left was saved by Muhammed Şengezer, and Heliton’s follow-up was also denied by the goalkeeper. A scramble ensued, and Juan’s powerful shot from the left side of the box hit the post.
