Unseen hero carries Antalyaspor past Kocaelispor | OneFootball

Samuel Ballet decided it in the 79th minute with a right-footed strike from outside the box, as Antalyaspor beat Kocaelispor 1-0.

Early on, Ballet linked with Sander Van de Streek, twice threading passes that produced clear openings, including a shot against the bar. His direct running drew fouls and forced the visitors back.

After the restart he forced a save with a central header, then finished a fast break into the roof of the net (79.) after Van de Streek sent him clear.

He finished with two attempts on target, two chances created and 18 possessions won, plus six successful dribbles and seven fouls drawn. That two-way output kept Antalyaspor on the front foot throughout.

Operating mainly down the left, his one-on-one bursts and counter-pressing repeatedly unbalanced Kocaelispor and gave Antalyaspor territory in the decisive phases.

Antalyaspor are 16th on 32 points in the Süper Lig table, while Kocaelispor sit 10th on 37.