ALANYA, Turkiye (Interstat) — Meschack Elia scored in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time, lifting Samsunspor to a 3-2 victory over Alanyaspor on Monday, April 27, 2026, at GAİN Park Stadyumu in a Süper Lig match.

Samsunspor improved to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Alanyaspor dropped to 0-1 in both categories.

The match featured a flurry of late goals after a relatively quiet first half. Elayis Tavsan put Alanyaspor ahead in the 37th minute, but Olivier Ntcham equalized for Samsunspor two minutes later. The teams went into halftime level.

In second-half stoppage time, the pace quickened dramatically. Güven Yalçın restored Alanyaspor’s lead in the sixth minute of added time. Marius Mouandilmadji then pulled Samsunspor even in the first minute of stoppage time. Elia completed the comeback in the seventh minute, striking from close range to seal the win.

Elia’s goal was the decisive moment. He finished a sequence that began with a pass from Nuno Lima, who recorded an assist. Substitute Ali Diabaté also contributed an assist for Samsunspor. Both Lima and Diabaté were among the players who helped set up scoring chances in a tightly contested match.

The game saw five yellow cards. Tavsan was booked in the 17th minute for Alanyaspor. Steve Mounié followed in the 22nd minute. Ali Diabaté received a yellow card in the 45th minute. Nuno Lima was cautioned in the 48th minute, and Soner Gönül drew a booking in the 89th minute.

Alanyaspor pressed forward for much of the second half, but Samsunspor’s defense held firm until the final moments. The visiting side capitalized on set pieces and quick transitions to create their best opportunities. Alanyaspor’s attack, led by Tavsan and Yalçın, kept the pressure on but could not hold off Samsunspor’s late surge.

The match was a rematch of last season’s fixtures, with both teams seeking an early foothold in the new campaign. Alanyaspor controlled possession for stretches but lacked the final touch in the attacking third. Samsunspor, meanwhile, showed resilience in coming back twice from deficits.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Alanyaspor 1, Samsunspor 1. The company’s ELO system had given Alanyaspor a 64.50 percent probability to win before the match.