Thrilling Finish Caps Off Guzide Gebzespor’s 4–3 Victory Over Inegol Kafkas
A captivating match in Turkey’s Third Division unfolded last Sunday, featuring an astonishing seven goals and a dramatic conclusion in the 95th minute, where striker Batuhan Altintas emerged as the savior for Guzide Gebzespor.
The encounter, characterized by its intensity and excitement, saw a fan in a motorized wheelchair join in the on-pitch celebrations after the home team secured a 4–3 win against Inegol Kafkas.
The first half was particularly electrifying, with five goals and two lead changes. Altintas began the scoring spree within the first five minutes. Inegol made a strong comeback with goals from Payloc at the 15-minute mark and Gulen shortly after at the 16-minute mark. However, Altintas quickly turned the game around, netting two goals in the 26th and 32nd minutes, restoring the lead for Guzide Gebzespor.
Inegol fought back again, with Senlikoglu scoring in the 69th minute to keep the match competitive. Yet, it was Altintas who would steal the spotlight, netting his fourth goal in the 95th minute due to a mistake by the opposition, igniting fervent celebrations among players and fans alike.
Guzide Gebzespor’s victory lifted them to 24 points, placing them second in the 2. Lig’s White Group. Meanwhile, Inegol Kafkas remains on 19 points, currently in sixth place and outside of the playoff spots after ten rounds.
In a surprising twist in the rankings, Adana Demirspor, positioned at the bottom of the group, is drawing attention for their negative tally of minus 44 points. The team, which featured Mario Balotelli in the 2021/2022 and 2023/2024 seasons, started the competition with a hefty point deduction due to financial debts and transfer bans. In addition, three other teams faced similar challenges with points deductions: Kastamonuspor, Arnavutkoy Bl., and Hatayspor. Only Kastamonuspor sits outside the bottom three, currently in 15th place.
