Rizespor vs Gaziantep FK

Çaykur Didi Stadyumu (Rize)
O. Ergun
2025/2026
Match Report
Rizespor staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Gaziantep FK 2-1 in Super Lig Round 29 on Monday. Two goals in the space of two minutes sealed all three points for the Rize side after a deeply frustrating evening.
Mohamed Bayo gave Gaziantep the lead in the 23rd minute, and the visitors protected that advantage for over an hour as Rizespor struggled to break through. The hosts dominated — 24 shot attempts to just ten — and were finally rewarded when Qazim Laçi equalized in the 79th minute. Ali Sowe then settled it two minutes later to complete the turnaround.
The result keeps Rizespor pushing in a tight mid-table picture and hands them the psychological edge over near-neighbours Gaziantep. The visitors, who collected four yellow cards as tensions rose, will rue holding firm so long only to buckle in the final 11 minutes.
Match Events
23'
25'
54'
65'
70'
72'
72'
73'
M. Kabasakal(misses next match)
78'
78'
79'
81'
83'
90'
90'
90+1'
90+1'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Rizespor | 10 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 40 |
| 11 | Gaziantep FK | 9 | 10 | 13 | -13 | 37 |
Statistics
60%Possession40%
24Shots10
7Shots on Target6
9Corners1
13Fouls17
1Offsides1
2Yellow Cards4
479Passes324
5Saves5
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
11
Rizespor wins
4
Draws
10
Gaziantep FK wins
Goals: 40 - 39

