Gaziantep 1‑0 Kocaelispor LIVE – 2026 Super Lig Action

Final Score: Gaziantep FK 1–0 Kocaelispor
Competition: Ziraat Türkiye Kupası – Group C
Date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Venue: Gaziantep Büyükşehir Stadyumu, Gaziantep, Türkiye

Match Summary:
Gaziantep FK secured a narrow but crucial victory over Kocaelispor in their Turkish Cup group clash. The only goal of the match came late in the second half, with Christopher Lungoyi finding the net in the 87th minute to give the home side all three points.

Key Moments:

• 87’ – GOAL: Christopher Lungoyi (Gaziantep FK) broke the deadlock with a late strike that ultimately decided the match.

• The first half ended 0–0, with both sides struggling to create clear chances until the decisive breakthrough.

• The match featured a red card and some disciplinary moments, including a sending‑off for Gaziantep’s Tayyip Talha Sanuç and intense reactions from the bench.

Tactical and Context Notes:
Gaziantep, playing at home, were under pressure to get a positive result in the cup, and despite finishing with a tight 1–0 scoreline, they managed to control enough key moments to edge out their visitors. Kocaelispor fought hard but couldn’t convert opportunities into goals.

Impact:
This win gave Gaziantep valuable points in the Group C standings and boosted their cup hopes, while Kocaelispor left disappointed after a hard‑fought encounter.