Match Report
Hatayspor, 19th on 14 points, faced a 49-point deficit to Pendikspor (6th, 63). Hatayspor had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 9th in the league over the last five rounds against 19th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.53/0.87 for Pendikspor and 0.87/2.68 for Hatayspor (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.47.
Pendikspor's unbeaten run stood at 5. Hatayspor had lost 11 in a row. Pendikspor had banked 9 of the last 15 points on offer; Hatayspor, 0.
Pendik Stadyumu staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Pendikspor led 1-0 at the break, before 4 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Pendikspor: Görkem Bitin (88'), Bekir Karadeniz (53'), Thuram (85'), Thuram (40') · Hatayspor: Ünal Durmuşhan (47')
Key stats
Possession: Pendikspor 60% · Hatayspor 40% · Total shots: 17-4 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 3-1