Muhammet Akpinar’s Late Goal Lifts Kirklarelispor Past Bayburtspor
KIRKLARELI, Turkey (Interstat) — Muhammet Akpinar scored in the 112th minute and Kirklarelispor beat visiting Bayburtspor 1-0 on Tuesday at Kırklareli Atatürk Stadyumu. The home side broke through in extra time when Akpinar found the net, and Bayburtspor could not answer before the final whistle. Bayburtspor finished with zero goals, while Kirklarelispor’s single goal decided the match. The result moved Kirklarelispor to 1-0 in this competition and 1-1-1 across all competitions. Bayburtspor dropped to 0-1 in this competition and 0-1 across all competitions. Earlier this season, Kirklarelispor lost to Sakaryaspor and drew with 24 Erzincanspor. The match stayed scoreless through regulation before Akpinar’s late breakthrough. Kirklarelispor held on at home, and Bayburtspor remained without a victory in the campaign. The visitors were the away team and were unable to score across the match. Kirklarelispor, playing at home, earned the win after a close contest. Akpinar’s finish was the only goal of the game and came late in the extra period.