The 11th round of matches in the Turkish Super League, which has been making significant strides in European football in recent years, has begun. The tournament will be opened by the teams "Istanbul Bashakshehir" and "Kojaelispor," which will be held at the "Fatih Terim" stadium in Istanbul. This match is crucial for both clubs, as both have demonstrated their good form in recent weeks.
Bashakshehir returns to victory, Eldor Shomurodov as leader
Bashakshehir, led by Nuri Shahin, defeated Antalyaspor by a large margin in the final round, ending their five-match winless streak. In this game, Uzbek forward Eldor Shomurodov scored twice and inspired his team. With this result, he became one of the top scorers in the championship.
Eldor, one of Bashakshehir's most effective players this season, is actively playing in every match. He scored six of the team's 11 goals and provided one assist. So, he scored 7 points in the "goal+pass" system in 10 matches - this is a very high indicator.
In his post-match statement, coach Nuri Shaxin said he was very pleased that the team scored twice from set pieces. He believes this is a new tactical turn for Bashakshehir, helping to improve the balance between defense and attack.
Kojaelispor intends to extend their winning streak
Their opponent, "Kojaelispor," is also showing excellent results in recent matches. The team, led by Selchuk Inon, failed to win the first seven matches of the championship, but won the next three matches in a row - against "Eyupspor" (1:0), "Konyaspor" (3:2), and "Alanyaspor" (2:0).
The team, in particular, began to play more confidently in defense - in two of the last three matches, they kept their goal intact and scored six goals. This result marks a new stage for the team. According to Inon, "the team is now acting more confidently and intends to extend their winning streak to four games."
Currently, "Kojaelispor" is one position higher than "Bashakshehir" in the tournament table and leads by one point. This makes the upcoming debate even more interesting and intense.
Status of Uzbek football players and team composition
Abbosbek Fayzullayev, the second Uzbek player for Bashakshehir, will miss this match as he hasn't fully recovered from his injury yet. During the international break, he was injured in a national team game and is reportedly still regaining his athletic form.
Eldor Shomurodov will undoubtedly be Bashakshehir's main offensive weapon in the upcoming match. Finding his way to the opponent's goal once again could strengthen not only his team but also his position in the top scorer race.
For Kojaelispor, the main striker, Bruno Petkovic, will be sidelined due to injury. However, his place is expected to be filled by Taifour Bingleol, who will try to get closer to the Uzbek striker in the top scorer race.
Estimated contents:
"Bashakshehir": Shengezer; Schachiner, Opoku, Ba, Operi; Uzdemir; Brnich, Crespo, Kemen, Sari; Shomurodov.
"Kojaelispor": Jovanovic; Oghuz, Balag, Smolchich, Jikstil; Linetti, Keita; Agui, Beauyende, Bingyol; Dursun.
This match marks the opening of the 11th round of the Turkish Super League and kicks off at 10:00 PM Tashkent time on October 31st. For fans, this match will undoubtedly be a night dedicated not only to the fate of both teams but also to Eldor Shomurodov's next goal.
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