Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Karşıyaka 7th with 44 points, Yalovaspor 17th with 22, 22 apart. The last five rounds placed Yalovaspor 13th in the league for form — higher than their 17th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.22 for Karşıyaka and 0.81/1.63 for Yalovaspor (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.15.
Six consecutive defeats weighed on Karşıyaka. Karşıyaka had banked 0 of the last 15 points on offer; Yalovaspor, 6.
The match was played at İzmir Atatürk Stadyumu (capacity 15,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 2-2 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Karşıyaka: B. Çelik (38'), M. Aşan (4'), H. Kuş (66') · Yalovaspor: S. Uzun (7'), Turgay An (12')
Key stats
Possession: Karşıyaka 55% · Yalovaspor 45% · Total shots: 14-13 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 6-3