12.04.2026 22:00
Galatasaray drew 1-1 with Kocaelispor in the 29th week match of the Super League at home. The point difference between the yellow-reds and second-placed Fenerbahçe became 2.
In the 29th week match of the Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray faced Kocaelispor. The match played at RAMS Park ended in a 1-1 draw.
JAKOBS' HEADER IS NOT ACCURATE
In the 9th minute, Jakobs' header from the free kick taken by Sara from the right wing went out of play from the side of the goal line.
SUCCESSFUL SAVE BY SERHAT
In the 20th minute, during the throw-in taken by Jakobs from the left side, goalkeeper Serhat Öztaşdelen controlled the ball from Abdülkerim Bardakcı's header at the near post.
MAGNIFICENT MOVE BY SERHAT
In the 28th minute, Kocaelispor's defense intervened in the ball during Boey's ground cross from the right wing. Sara, who found the rebound near the penalty arc, had his powerful shot saved with difficulty by goalkeeper Serhat.
GALATASARAY TOOK THE LEAD
In the 30th minute, Galatasaray took the lead. Sane's header at the back post from Jakobs' cross from the left side found the net.
SCORE EQUALIZED AT RAMS PARK
Kocaelispor equalized the score in the 72nd minute. In a developing Kocaelispor attack, Can Keleş met the ball on the right wing. Can Keleş's ground cross, which went to the goal line, reached Tayfur Bingöl in the penalty area. Petkovic sent the ball into the net from the pass left by Tayfur.
RESULT THAT CONFUSED THE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
No other goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and the game ended in a draw. With this result, Galatasaray increased its points to 68, making the gap with second-placed Fenerbahçe 2 points. Kocaelispor, on the other hand, rose to 35 points. In the next match week of the league, Galatasaray will go to the away match against Gençlerbirliği. Kocaelispor will host Göztepe at home.