Eyüpspor dominated possession and had more attempts on goal, but it counted for little as Gaziantep FK stole all three points with a 0-1 victory at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium. The hosts controlled the ball for long spells and peppered Gaziantep's goal with 12 shots, yet managed just one on target. It was a familiar tale of wastefulness punished. Gaziantep were far more efficient with their opportunities, and Deian Sorescu proved the difference-maker for the visitors, earning the official Man of the Match rating and ensuring his side got the job done when it mattered. The first half stayed goalless despite Eyüpspor's pressure, and it was Gaziantep's quality in front of goal that eventually broke the deadlock. They needed only two shots on target to find the net, while Eyüpspor's inability to convert their chances proved costly. Gaziantep leave Istanbul with a valuable win, while Eyüpspor will rue a performance that suggested three points were theirs for the taking.
The Matchup
Eyüpspor 0-1 Gaziantep FK was the final score at Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium, in a game where Gaziantep FK did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 56% in favour of Eyüpspor, Gaziantep FK made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 12 attempts from Eyüpspor against 9 from Gaziantep FK over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Gaziantep FK, and Eyüpspor pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28' | Gaziantep FK | Myenty Abena | 0-0 | |
| 60' | Gaziantep FK | Goal — D. Sorescu | 0-1 | |
| 64' | Gaziantep FK | Juninho Bacuna | 0-1 | |
| 64' | Eyüpspor | Substitution — A. Sabiri on, Y. Barasi off | 0-1 | |
| 64' | Eyüpspor | Substitution — B. Boutobba on, K. Michalak off | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Eyüpspor | Substitution — A. Abdullahi on, H. Akman off | 0-1 | |
| 68' | Gaziantep FK | Substitution — D. Camara on, V. Gidado off | 0-1 | |
| 74' | Eyüpspor | Substitution — A. Yasar on, S. Giordano off | 0-1 | |
| 74' | Eyüpspor | Substitution — L. Pintor on, M. Demir off | 0-1 | |
| 76' | Gaziantep FK | Substitution — T. Stewart on, F. Bavuk off | 0-1 | |
| 88' | Gaziantep FK | Substitution — K. Kozlowski on, S. Hansen off | 0-1 |
Eyüpspor vs Gaziantep FK Lineups
Looking Ahead
Eyüpspor does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes at home to Alanyaspor, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Eyüpspor vs Alanyaspor going to play at 30 August 2026 in Süper Lig 2026-27.
Gaziantep FK, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action at home to Çaykur Rizespor, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Gaziantep FK vs Çaykur Rizespor going to play at 29 August 2026 in Süper Lig 2026-27.