Istanbulspor AS 2, Sariyer 1

ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Substitute Duran Şahin scored a 78th-minute winner as Istanbulspor rallied to defeat crosstown rival Sariyer 2-1 in a 1. Lig match on Saturday at Yusuf Ziya Öniş Stadyumu. The victory, sealed by a late flurry of goals and disciplinary actions, improved Istanbulspor’s league record to four wins, eight draws and five losses. Sariyer’s record in the Turkish second division fell to five wins, four draws and 10 losses. The match, played on Dec. 13, 2025, defied pregame projections. Statistical models heavily favored the home side, but Istanbulspor’s resilience on the road secured three critical points. The first… Read more...