Decisive figure off the bench powers Kocaelispor's second half surge | OneFootball

Darko Churlinov unlocked the game in the 76th minute with an assist, as Kocaelispor beat Gaziantep 3-0. The substitute then created another to settle a dominant second half.

Introduced (72.), Churlinov immediately stretched play from wide areas, carrying Kocaelispor up the pitch and demanding the ball.

He then supplied the key pass for Serdar Dursun to steer in (76.), a move that broke Gaziantep's resistance.

Moments later he created again, sliding in Rigoberto Rivas to finish from close range (81.).

He finished with two assists, two big chances created and two key passes from just eight touches. His work rate showed too: three possessions won and a successful tackle.

With Kocaelispor pushing higher after the restart, his direct runs and early deliveries unsettled Gaziantep's back line and opened lanes into the box.

Kocaelispor visit Caykur Rizespor next. Gaziantep host Trabzonspor.