In the 17th round of the Turkish Super League, "Başakşehir" hosted "Gaziantep" and showcased a confident and vibrant performance. The match ended with a 5-1 victory in favor of the hosts, which turned into a showcase for Uzbek players.
Right from the initial minutes, "Başakşehir" opted for an attacking game. In the 21st minute, Eldor Shomurodov opened the scoring, giving his team the lead.
The "Gaziantep" team responded quickly and managed to equalize in the 26th minute through Drissa Kamara, increasing the tension of the game.
Shortly after, in the 29th minute, another Uzbek player, Abbosbek Fayzullayev, displayed his skills by scoring the second goal. With this, the hosts effectively decided the match's fate in the first half itself.
In the second half, "Başakşehir" left no chances for their opponents. In the 53rd minute, an own goal by "Gaziantep" defender Kizildag widened the scoreline. Later, in the 68th minute, Shomurodov assisted Gunes, who converted it into a goal.
In the 84th minute, Brnic drove the final nail with an individual effort, beating defenders and striking accurately to seal the game.
During the match, "Gaziantep" player Rodrigues received a red card, leaving his team in a difficult position. This further solidified the hosts' dominance.
Turkish Super League, 17th Round
Başakşehir — Gaziantep 5:1
December 22, Fatih Terim Stadium
Goals: Shomurodov (21), Fayzullayev (29), Kizildag (53, own goal), Gunes (68), Brnic (84) — Kamara (26).
Başakşehir — Sengezer, Bulut (Ebosele, 46), Duarte, Opoku, Sahiner, Ergün (Özdemir, 46), Gunes (Kaluzinski, 79), Fayzullayev, Shomurodov, Harit (Brnic, 71), Zeljko (Yildirim, 71).
Gaziantep — Görgen, Guler (Lyungayi, 46), Abena, Kizildag (Sanuch, 69), Kabasakal (Ozchichek, 57), Perez (Sorescu, 57), Kozlowski, Kamara, Rodrigues, Bayo, Maxim (Boateng, 69).
Warnings: Ergün (31), Kizildag (35), Kamara (41), Bulut (45), Kozlowski (50), Rodrigues (74).
Sent off: Rodrigues (77).
Following this victory, the team led by Nuri Şahin increased their points to 23, climbing to the 7th spot in the standings. Meanwhile, "Gaziantep," also with 23 points, dropped to 9th place.
For Zamin.uz subscribers, it can be said that this match will be remembered as yet another brilliant evening for Uzbek footballers in Turkish stadiums.
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