OffsAIde
·17 January 2026
Başakşehir seize late win to climb to sixth

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·17 January 2026

Match in Five Sentences: Başakşehir beat Fatih Karagümrük 2-1 in the Süper Lig. In the 15th minute, Eldor Shomurodov headed in from Christopher Operi's cross to give the hosts the lead. David Datro Fofana levelled (75.), before Ömer Ali Sahiner struck the late winner (87.). The hosts controlled long spells with 62.3% possession and six shots on target to the visitors' five. Başakşehir rise from seventh to sixth and visit Kayserispor next, while Fatih Karagümrük stay 18th and host Galatasaray next.
Player of the Match: Ömer Ali Sahiner drove the right side, created two big chances and delivered the late winner that decided the contest.
Stat of the Match: Eldor Shomurodov registered three shots on target, a constant threat that set the tone for Başakşehir's attack.
Three Things We Learned: Eldor Shomurodov is now on 13 goals, top of the Süper Lig scorers' list, after his opener. Başakşehir's control was clear with 62.3% possession and 88.7% passing accuracy from 582 passes. Fatih Karagümrük were flagged offside five times and made 20 clearances, reflecting a direct approach under sustained pressure.









































