Sowe completes late turnaround as Caykur Rizespor climb to eighth | OneFootball

Caykur Rizespor beat Gaziantep 2-1 in Rize, climbing from 12th to 8th in the Süper Lig.

Mohamed Bayo struck in the 23rd minute, drilling low from the left after a set piece to put Gaziantep ahead.

Yahia Fofana kept the hosts in it with five saves, notably thwarting Alexandru Maxim and Drissa Camara as the visitors threatened on transition.

Halil Dervisoglu's introduction lifted Caykur Rizespor (65.), and the pressure began to tell down the right.

Christopher Lungoyi then went off injured (78.), and seven minutes of second half stoppage time were indicated.

Valentin Mihaila arced a cross after a corner for Qazim Laci to guide into the bottom left (79.).

Ali Sowe finished from close range moments later to complete the turnaround (81.).

Caykur Rizespor posted 24 attempts and 60.5% possession. Gaziantep registered 10 attempts and 46 clearances in a rearguard that finally bent late.

Next, Caykur Rizespor visit Fenerbahçe. Gaziantep host Kayserispor.