Erzurumspor 1, Istanbulspor AS 0

ISTANBUL (Interstat) — A late goal from substitute Cheikne Sylla lifted Erzurumspor to a 1-0 victory over Istanbulspor in a Turkish 1. Lig match on Thursday, defying pregame projections and tightening the visiting side’s grip on a dominant season. The match, played before a sparse crowd at Necmi Kadıoğlu Stadyumu in Esenyurt, was a tense and often scrappy affair that saw Erzurumspor’s quality and patience ultimately prevail. The result extended Erzurumspor’s formidable league campaign to 22 wins against just three losses, while Istanbulspor’s struggles continued as they fell to their 13th defeat. The game’s decisive moment arrived in the 84th… Read more...