Kocuk saves secure point as Samsunspor hold Karagümrük | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Fatih Karagümrük and Samsunspor drew 0-0 at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı. In the second minute, Carlo Holse lifted an early chance over from close range after a fast break. From there the goalkeeper took charge for the visitors, twice denying Daniele Verde before thwarting Tiago Cukur (77.). Despite 66.0% possession, Samsunspor finished with seven attempts and none on target, while the hosts produced five efforts on target from 12 attempts. Karagümrük visit Trabzonspor next, and Samsunspor host Shkëndija in the UEFA Conference League before Gaziantep in the league.

Player of the Match: Okan Kocuk made five saves, reading crosses well and shutting out Daniele Verde before a sharp stop from Tiago Cukur late on.

Stat of the Match: Daniele Verde registered three shots on target, carrying Karagümrük's attacking threat.

Three Things We Learned: Karagümrük created the clearer chances, posting 12 attempts with five on target despite just 34.0% possession. Samsunspor completed 684 passes at 87.9% accuracy but managed only seven attempts and none on target. Substitutions helped the hosts sustain pressure, with Tiago Cukur drawing a save and Sérgio António de Luiz Junior going close with a header.