PAZAR, Turkey (Interstat) — Emrehan Gedikli scored in the sixth minute and Aliaga made the early strike stand Tuesday, defeating Pazarspor 1-0 at Pazar İlçe Stadyumu in a global football match. The visiting side found the only goal of the game and then held off the home team for the remainder of the contest. Pazarspor, playing at home, could not produce a response despite pressing for an equalizer. Aliaga left with the win after a tight defensive display.

Gedikli’s goal arrived in the sixth minute and gave Aliaga the lead. His statline for the match was 90 minutes and one goal. He was on the field for the full 90 minutes, and Aliaga’s defensive shape kept Pazarspor from scoring. Pazarspor sought an answer through the second half, but the home side could not break through. Aliaga’s players protected the advantage and limited the match to the single goal. The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 result for the visitors. The goal was the only entry on the scoresheet, and it came early enough to shape the rest of the game. Pazarspor’s best chances came after the break, but the home side could not convert them.

The result moved Aliaga’s season record in this competition to 1 wins, 0 losses. Pazarspor’s season record in this competition is now 1 wins, 1 losses. Across all competitions, Aliaga is now 9 wins, 1 losses. Pazarspor is now 6 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. The records were part of the season context for both clubs, and they accompanied the match report from Pazar İlçe Stadyumu. Aliaga’s overall record remained among the notable figures attached to the fixture, while Pazarspor’s overall record included two draws.

Aliaga’s previous results this season included a 2-1 home win over Aksaray Bld., a 2-1 road win at Soma Spor, a 1-0 home win over Menemenspor, a 4-2 road win at Erbaaspor, a 2-1 home win over Sanliurfaspor, a 5-0 road loss at Elazigspor, a 2-0 home win over Isparta 32 and a 4-1 road win at Arnavutkoy Bl. Pazarspor’s previous results included a scoreless draw at Buyukcekmece Gucu, a 1-0 home win over Tokat, a 2-1 road win at Duzcespor, a 3-1 home win over Erbaaspor, a 3-1 home win over Kucukcekmece, a 1-0 home loss to Karabuk IY, a 2-0 road win at Zonguldak, a 4-1 home win over Inkilap and a scoreless draw at Galata. Those results framed the matchup, which was decided by Gedikli’s early finish and Aliaga’s ability to hold its lead.

Pazarspor’s home supporters saw their side fall behind early and spend the rest of the match chasing the scoreline. Aliaga did not add a second goal, but the visitors did enough to secure the victory. The match remained 1-0 through the final whistle. The game took place at Pazar İlçe Stadyumu. The result gave Aliaga the win and left Pazarspor with a home defeat. Pazarspor continued to push, but Aliaga’s defense held firm and closed out the result. Aliaga’s players managed the closing stages without conceding, and Pazarspor could not find the finishing touch needed to level the match. The home side could not convert its late pressure into an equalizer, and Aliaga saw out the remaining minutes. The result was a narrow road victory for the visitors, who protected their lead.

In pregame projections, Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Pazarspor 1, Aliaga 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Aliaga with a 59 percent probability to win. Aliaga had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 3.5.