Başakşehir delivered a commanding performance against Gazişehir Gaziantep, securing a 5-1 victory at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium in the Süper Lig's 17th round. Abbosbek Fayzullaev was instrumental, contributing significantly to the home side's dominance. The match saw an early exchange of goals, with Eldor Shomurodov opening the scoring in the 21st minute, only for Drissa Camara to equalize five minutes later. However, Fayzullaev restored Başakşehir's lead in the 29th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
First Half Fireworks
The first half was marked by a flurry of activity, with three goals scored within the opening half-hour. After Shomurodov's opener, Camara's equalizer briefly brought Gaziantep back into the game. Yet, Fayzullaev's strike, assisted by Mert Sengezer, quickly put Başakşehir back in control. The half also saw a series of yellow cards, with Oğuzhan Ergun and Oğuzhan Bulut booked for the hosts, while Arda Kızıldağ and Camara received cautions for the visitors.
Second Half Dominance
Başakşehir extended their lead early in the second half when Arda Kızıldağ inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the 53rd minute. Umut Güneş added another in the 68th minute, assisted by Shomurodov, before İsmail Brnic capped off the scoring in the 84th minute. Gaziantep's woes were compounded by Kévin Rodrigues' red card in the 76th minute, leaving them unable to mount any meaningful resistance.
Statistical Insights
Başakşehir's dominance was reflected in the statistics, with 58% possession and 17 total shots, seven of which were on target. Fayzullaev's performance was particularly noteworthy, with nine duels won and three key passes. Gaziantep struggled to keep up, managing only three shots on goal and suffering from a lack of discipline, as evidenced by their four yellow cards and one red.
Looking Ahead
This victory marks a positive turn for Başakşehir, who have shown resilience in recent matches, including a draw against Fenerbahce. For Gaziantep, the defeat highlights the need for defensive improvements as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures. Fayzullaev's standout performance will be a key asset for Başakşehir as they aim to climb the league standings.
