Süper Lig
2 May 2026, 17:00
Samsun 19 Mayis Stadyumu, Samsun
Resat Onur Coskunses, Türkiye
Samsunspor22’Marius
29’T. Coulibaly
34’S. Gonul
57’C. Ndiaye
71’Marius
72’T. Coulibaly
75’Y. Kayan
82’C. Ndiaye
87’J. Mendes
87’Y. Kayan
90’Marius
90’R. Van Drongelen
Galatasaray
Y. Akgun9’
L. Torreira46’
G. Guvenc63’
L. Sane66’
B. A. Yilmaz74’
A. Bardakci74’
R. Sallai84’
AI Post-Match Analysis
Match Rating
7.8/10Man of the Match
C. Ndiaye
Key Moments
19' Y. Akgun’s goal for Galatasaray, setting an early tone of aggression.
222' Marius equalizing for Samsunspor, shifting the balance of the match.
363' G. Guvenc’s red card, which drastically altered Galatasaray’s tactical setup and numerical disadvantage.
457' and 82' goals from C. Ndiaye, showcasing Samsunspor’s clinical finishing in the second half.
5Samsunspor’s 52% possession and 8 shots on target, reflecting their dominance despite Galatasaray’s attacking efforts.
Tactical Insights
Samsunspor’s ability to maintain possession (52%) and convert chances into goals (8 shots on target) highlights their effective pressing and structured attacking play.
Galatasaray’s failure to capitalize on corners (6 total) despite their higher count indicates poor set-piece execution and defensive organization.
The red card to Guvenc in the 63rd minute exposed Galatasaray’s lack of depth and adaptability, allowing Samsunspor to dominate the remainder of the match.
The match between Samsunspor and Galatasaray unfolded with a dramatic shift in momentum, particularly after halftime. Galatasaray started strongly, taking the lead through Y. Akgun’s early goal in the 9th minute, showcasing their attacking intent. However, Samsunspor responded effectively, equalizing through Marius in the 22nd minute, which marked the beginning of their dominance. The second half saw Samsunspor capitalize on Galatasaray’s defensive vulnerabilities, highlighted by the red card to G. Guvenc in the 63rd minute, which left Galatasaray a man down and disrupted their structure. Samsunspor’s superior statistics—8 shots on target compared to Galatasaray’s 3, and 299 accurate passes—underscored their control of the game, despite Galatasaray’s higher corner count. The match ultimately became a testament to Samsunspor’s resilience and tactical discipline, while Galatasaray’s inability to maintain composure after the red card proved costly.