Decisive figure rescues Kocaelispor with late penalty against Göztepe | OneFootball

Serdar Dursun converted a penalty in the eighth minute of second half stoppage time to earn Kocaelispor a 1-1 draw with Göztepe.

Coming on as a second half substitute, Dursun immediately offered Kocaelispor a focal point up front. He competed aggressively, won an aerial duel and occupied the centre-backs as the hosts pushed for a route back.

Late on, VAR confirmed the spot kick after Karol Linetty was fouled, and Dursun swept the penalty into the bottom left corner with a firm right-footed finish. The striker's composure under pressure sealed the point for the hosts.

He finished with one attempt, one on target, two touches in the box and three accurate passes in 26 minutes, a concise cameo that changed the game's outcome.

Kocaelispor visit Gençlerbirliği next. Göztepe host Antalyaspor.