Standout star hauls Caykur Rizespor to a point at Gençlerbirliği

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·14 February 2026

Standout star hauls Caykur Rizespor to a point at Gençlerbirliği

Mithat Pala ignited the turnaround in the 77th minute with a rifled finish, earning Caykur Rizespor a 2-2 draw at Gençlerbirliği.

With Caykur Rizespor two down at the break, Pala cut the deficit, darting into the box and smashing into the roof of the net (77.). He then levelled it, arriving in the six-yard area to turn in Valentin Mihaila's delivery (87.).

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The midfielder finished with two attempts, both on target, five touches in the penalty area and 23 of 27 passes completed, including nine successful final third passes, underscoring how he kept Rize advancing up the pitch.

His movement between full back and centre back, plus sharp combinations with Adedire Mebude and Mihaila, repeatedly stretched Gençlerbirliği's back line and gave Caykur Rizespor a platform to sustain pressure.

Caykur Rizespor host Kocaelispor next. Gençlerbirliği visit Eyüpspor.