September 27, 2025 19:03
Super League Showdown: Eyüpspor and Göztepe Battle to a Stalemate
in a hard-fought contest that had fans on the edge of their seats, Eyüpspor and Göztepe played out a scoreless draw in their Week 7 clash in the Turkish Super League. The Istanbul-based Eyüpspor hosted the Izmir giants, Göztepe, in a match that ultimately saw neither side able to find the back of the net.
The 0-0 result means Eyüpspor adds a single point to their tally, bringing their total to 5 points after two matches. Göztepe, simultaneously occurring, continues their solid start to the season, with this draw pushing their points total to 13.
Looking ahead, Göztepe will have the home advantage next week as they prepare to face Başakşehir.eyüpspor faces a tough road trip, taking on Kocaelispor in their next fixture.
Key Moments from the Match:
The first real chance of the game came in the 31st minute. Eyüpspor’s Efkan Bekiroğlu unleashed a powerful long-range shot that forced a diving save from Göztepe goalkeeper Marcos Felipe, who managed to push the ball wide.
Just two minutes later, in the 33rd minute, Eyüpspor’s Draguş made a surging run from his own half, cutting in from the left wing. He delivered a low cross into the box,but Thiam,attempting to get a touch,saw the ball go just wide of the far post.
Göztepe had a golden opportunity in the 38th minute. A corner kick from the left side deflected into the path of Godoi Santos. His powerful header was brilliantly saved by Felipe, with the rebound falling to Mujakric. Though, Mujakric couldn’t capitalize, and the ball was cleared.
The second half saw Eyüpspor threaten again in the 48th minute. A diagonal ball into the penalty area found a player in a good position, but his shot sailed over the crossbar.
As the clock ticked into stoppage time, the tension mounted. In the 90+2 minute, Emre Akbaba’s free-kick found Thiam in front of goal, but his header was expertly saved by Göztepe’s goalkeeper Lis, with the defense scrambling to clear.
In the dying moments of the game, in the 90+7 minute, another corner kick for Eyüpspor saw the ball bounce around in the box. Serdar Gürler found himself with a clear sight of goal, but his fierce shot went just wide.
Also in the 90+7 minute, Thiam had one last chance. A header from the edge of the penalty area was on target,but Göztepe’s goalkeeper Lis was there to make the save,securing the draw for his team.
Starting Lineups:
Eyüpspor: Marcos Felipe, claro, Robin Yalçın, Mujakric, Caleguari, umut Meraş, Kerem Demirbay, Yalçın Kayan, Seslar, Draguş, Thiam
Göztepe: LIS, Arda Okan, Godoi, Heliton, Bokele, Cherni, Dennis, Rhaldney, EFKAN, JUAN, Janderson
