Kasımpaşa clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fatih Karagümrük at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu, with goals from Kerem Demirbay, Cenk Tosun, and İrfan Can Kahveci proving decisive in this heated Süper Lig clash. Despite a late surge from the visitors, Kasımpaşa managed to preserve their lead, showcasing resilience in front of their home fans.
First Half Dominance Sets the Tone
Kasımpaşa took control early with Kerem Demirbay opening the scoring in the 19th minute, assisted by Mortadha Ben Ouanes. The home side maintained pressure, but the first half was also marked by physicality, with yellow cards for E. Belozoglu, C. Winck, and I. C. Kahveci.
A Chaotic Second Half Unfolds
The second half saw a burst of energy and urgency. Cenk Tosun doubled Kasımpaşa’s lead in the 62nd minute, with Kahveci providing the assist. Moments later, Kahveci himself found the net, extending the lead to 3-0. However, Fatih Karagümrük refused to back down, responding with goals from Filip Mladenović and a late strike by T. Ahmed in the 90th minute, which added suspense to the final moments.
Statistics and Tactical Insights
The match statistics revealed an intense contest. Despite holding just 43% possession, Kasımpaşa was more clinical in front of goal with six shots on target. Meanwhile, Fatih Karagümrük, with 57% possession, managed four shots on goal but struggled to break down the home defense effectively.
Looking Ahead
This victory propels Kasımpaşa forward, as they aim to improve their consistency. İrfan Can Kahveci's influential play and Demirbay's early strike were crucial. Fatih Karagümrük, meanwhile, will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses as they continue their campaign.
