KAYSERI, Turkiye (Interstat) — Kayserispor opened its Süper Lig season with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kasimpasa on Sunday, overcoming a late equalizer to secure a win at RHG Enertürk Enerji Stadyumu.

The match, a back-and-forth affair that defied pregame projections, saw the home side deliver an immediate response after Kasimpasa had clawed back to level the score in the second half.

The action began early, with Kayserispor’s Furkan Soyalp opening the scoring in the 11th minute. Kasimpasa answered just eight minutes later, however, as Cláudio Winck found the net in the 19th minute to even the match.

Kayserispor reclaimed the lead before halftime, with defender Stefano Denswil scoring a crucial goal in the 32nd minute. Denswil’s contribution from the back line proved to be one of the game’s key performances.

Kasimpasa, showing resilience after the break, managed to draw level for a second time when Kubilay Kanatsızkuş scored in the 67th minute. The momentum was short-lived, as Kayserispor mounted a swift counter-punch. Substitute Andri Fannar Baldursson, who had entered the match in the second half, provided a vital assist just minutes after Kasimpasa’s equalizer. His pass set up Indrit Tuci for the game-winning goal in the 81st minute.

Baldursson’s impactful substitution was a decisive factor, though his appearance was also notable for a yellow card he received in the 27th minute, one of five cautions issued during the physical contest.

The victory improved Kayserispor’s record to one win and zero losses to start the Süper Lig campaign, while Kasimpasa begins its season with zero wins and one loss. The records are identical across all competitions for both clubs.

The final result surpassed the expectations set by statistical analysts. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a more conservative 2-1 win for Kayserispor, and its ELO system had given the home side a 62.30 percent probability of victory. The actual 3-2 scoreline provided a more thrilling conclusion for the home supporters.

The match was a showcase of offensive efficiency, with all five of the game’s goals scored from open play and no player recording more than a single goal or assist. The result provides a positive start for Kayserispor under the organization of the Turkish Süper Lig, while Kasimpasa will look to rebound from the narrow road defeat.