Mithat Pala strikes twice as Caykur Rizespor rescue late point | OneFootball

Gençlerbirliği 2-2 Caykur Rizespor at Eryaman Stadyumu on Saturday, a draw that moves the hosts from 12th to 11th and the visitors from 14th to 13th in the Süper Lig.

An early Rizespor effort was ruled out after a VAR check in the 15th minute.

Three minutes later Ali Sowe put through his own net (18.), handing Gençlerbirliği the lead. On the stroke of half time Sékou Koïta swept in from Franco Tongya's pass (45.) to make it two.

Half time changes lifted the visitors. Adedire Mebude teed up Mithat Pala to pull one back (77.).

Pala levelled late, turning in Valentin Mihaila's cross from close range (87.).

Yahia Fofana kept Rizespor in it with solid handling as pressure ebbed and flowed, while Ricardo Velho denied Samet Akaydin with smart stops before and in second half stoppage time. Caykur Rizespor controlled the ball with 61.7% possession and earned 11 corners as they chased the game. Gençlerbirliği registered 12 attempts, four on target.

Next, Gençlerbirliği visit Eyüpspor. Caykur Rizespor host Kocaelispor.