Bursaspor Defeats Bandırmaspor 3-0 as Iheanacho's Streak Ends

Bursaspor secured a 3-0 victory against Bandırmaspor in the 13th round of the Trendyol 1. League, maintaining their position at the top of the standings with 31 points.

Halil Akbunar and Lewis Baker Secure Victory at Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadium

Playing in front of home supporters at the Yüzüncü Yıl Atatürk Stadium, Bursaspor established control early in the fixture. Halil Akbunar opened the scoring in the 7th minute before Lewis Baker added two goals in the 12th and 23rd minutes to complete the 3-0 scoreline. The victory extended Bursaspor’s winning streak in the league to four matches.

The win ensures that the green-and-white side will finish the week at the summit of the table. Bandırmaspor remains at 14 points following the defeat.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s Record-Breaking Scoring Run Ends

The fixture marked the end of a notable scoring sequence for Bursaspor forward Kelechi Iheanacho. Entering the match, the Nigerian striker had scored in 12 games, establishing the record for the most successive matches with a goal in Turkish football history. Bandırmaspor’s defense contained the forward, keeping him off the scoresheet and bringing his historic run to a close.

Bursaspor Defeats Bandırmaspor 3-0 as Iheanacho's Streak Ends — Photo: Habertürk

Match Lineups and Discipline

Bursaspor utilized a lineup featuring Kerem Matışlı, Bayramov, Emirhan Başyiğit, Ertuğrul Ersoy, Rahmetullah Berişbek, Soner Aydoğdu (Dk. 77 Eyüp Akcan), Elitim (Dk. 68 Hüseyin Maldar), Boutrah (Dk. 88 Zeki Yavru), Baker (Dk. 88 Emir Kaan Gültekin), Halil Akbunar (Dk. 68 Tayfun Akdoğan), and Iheanacho.

Bandırmaspor started Akın Alkan, Lima, Enes Aydın, Yusuf Kocatürk, Ali Ülgen, Lico, Kehinde (Dk. 60 Badji), Muhammed Gümüşkaya (Dk. 60 Emirhan Ayhan), Burak Bekaroğlu (Dk. 46 Enes Çinemre), Kerem Dönertaş (Dk. 60 Mehmet Eray Özbek), and Bruno (Dk. 86 Recep Yalın Dilek). Match officials booked Kehinde (Dk. 2) and Lima (Dk. 39) from Bandırmaspor alongside Baker (Dk. 41) from Bursaspor.