Match Report
The table gap was wide: 24 points between Altay (3rd, 64 pts) and Karacabey Birlikspor (14th, 40 pts). On the form table Karacabey Birlikspor stood 5th over the last five rounds, despite being 14th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Altay 1.86 scored and 1.14 conceded per game, Karacabey Birlikspor 1.64 and 1.69, with the league averaging 1.22.
Altay's unbeaten run stood at 12, having scored in 13 consecutive games.
The venue was İzmir Atatürk Stadyumu, with room for 15,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Altay led 2-0 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 5-2.
Goal scorers
Altay: H. Çelik (20'), A. Akyıldız (22'), M. Türkkan (74'), A. Akyıldız (84'), F. Deniz (90') · Karacabey Birlikspor: R. Özdemir (52'), Hurşut Meriç (65')
Key stats
Total shots: 16-9 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 6-5