Rizespor punish Eyüpspor as VAR penalty sparks lift to ninth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Caykur Rizespor beat Eyüpspor 3-0 to rise to ninth. Qazim Laci converted from the spot in the second minute of first half stoppage time after VAR confirmed the spot kick. After the restart, Samet Akaydin added a second in the 52nd minute, and Ali Sowe sealed it (81.) from Loide Augusto's through ball. Eyüpspor failed to register a shot on target from seven attempts as Rizespor produced six on target. Rizespor visit Beşiktaş next in the league, while Eyüpspor host Fenerbahçe.

Player of the Match: Samet Akaydin dominated at both ends, scoring after the interval and leading the defence with eight clearances and three interceptions.

Stat of the Match: Eyüpspor recorded 0 shots on target from seven attempts, a blunt output that left them with no route back.

Three Things We Learned: A VAR-confirmed penalty put Rizespor ahead before the break. Loide Augusto supplied the late clincher's assist and created two chances, adding five successful dribbles. The result moves them from 13th to ninth, while Eyüpspor stay 16th in the relegation places.