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Gençlerbirliği Edges Out Sakaryaspor in Tight Ankara Encounter
Gençlerbirliği secured a victory over Sakaryaspor in a closely fought match at the Eryaman Stadyumu in Ankara on May 4th, 2025. The game, part of the 37th round of the Turkish 1. Lig, ended 1-0 in favor of the home side, refereed by Zorbay Kucuk.
The only goal of the game came in the 39th minute, courtesy of D. Popa, assisted by S. Osmanoglu. Despite having less possession (47% compared to Sakaryaspor’s 53%), Gençlerbirliği proved more clinical in attack, managing 12 shots (6 on target) compared to Sakaryaspor’s solitary attempt. One yellow card was shown to each team (K. Demirtas for Sakaryaspor and M. Hanousek for Gençlerbirligi). Sakaryaspor’s possession advantage did not translate into goals, highlighting Gençlerbirliği’s effectiveness in front of goal.
Substitutions sakaryaspor: at minute 60 E. Aksoy came in and B. Uzun went out., at minute 68 E. Altintas came in and M. Erturk went out., at minute 69 B. Cakir came in and K. Demirtas went out., at minute 69 B. Coban came in and O. Sismanoglu went out.
Substitutions genclerbirligi: at minute 67 Leo Gaucho came in and D. Popa went out., at minute 67 S. Onur came in and Joca went out., at minute 79 M. Okyar came in and A. Kabak went out., at minute 90 F. Uzum came in and Amilton went out., at minute 90 E. Kemaloglu came in and M. Mimaroglu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Genclerbirligi
Titulares:
Sakaryaspor
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