ADANA, Turkiye (Interstat) — Ankara Kecio delivered a commanding away performance, defeating Adanaspor 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon in a TUR: 1. Lig match at Yeni Adana Stadyumu. The victory, fueled by two quick first-half goals from substitutes, defied a tight pregame projection and handed Adanaspor a defeat to open the league campaign.

The match, part of Week 36 of the Turkish second division season, saw the visitors seize control in a decisive three-minute span. After a cautious opening, Ankara Kecio broke through in the 27th minute. Substitute Daniel Tonoli, who had just entered the fray, found the net to give his side the lead. The advantage was swiftly doubled just three minutes later. Another substitute, Gady Beyuku, scored to put Ankara Kecio firmly in command before the half-hour mark.

Beyuku’s impact was immediate and multifaceted. In addition to his goal, he was credited with an assist on Tonoli’s opener, making him the most influential player on the pitch despite his reserve role. His aggressive play also earned him a yellow card concurrent with his goal celebration. The assist on Beyuku’s goal came from defender Michael Svoboda.

The match grew increasingly fractious as Adanaspor struggled to mount a response. Ankara Kecio’s Antonio Imputato, also a substitute, received a yellow card in the 72nd minute. Adanaspor’s frustrations were evident, with midfielder Alessandro Pietrelli booked in the 85th minute. The physical tone continued into stoppage time, where Ankara Kecio’s Matteo Cotali and Svoboda both received yellow cards in the 92nd and 96th minutes, respectively.

The result marked a strong start to the 1. Lig season for Ankara Kecio, improving their record to one win and no losses in the competition. Across all tournaments this season, they hold the same perfect mark. For Adanaspor, the loss was a disappointing beginning, leaving them with a record of no wins and one loss both in the league and overall.

The final score exceeded the pregame expectations set by analytics firm Interstat. Their game simulator had projected a narrower 1-0 victory for Ankara Kecio, while their ELO rating system gave the visitors a 67.1 percent probability of winning. The efficient, two-goal outburst early in the match rendered those conservative estimates obsolete and showcased Ankara Kecio’s effective use of its bench to change the game.

The victory was a collective effort from Ankara Kecio’s substitutes, who were directly involved in every goal. In addition to the contributions from Tonoli, Beyuku and Imputato, who was credited with an assist, midfielder Alessandro Pietrelli also recorded an assist for the visitors. The defensive unit, anchored in part by Svoboda’s playmaking from the back, secured the clean sheet against an Adanaspor attack that failed to find its rhythm in front of the home supporters.

The match concluded the opening week of the 1. Lig season for both clubs, setting an early tone as Ankara Kecio emerged with a full three points from a difficult road fixture.