Adanaspor began their TUR Kupası campaign with a confident and thoroughly deserved 3-0 victory over Yeni Malatyaspor at the Yeni Adana Stadyumu on 16 September 2026. The home side controlled the tie from the early stages, scored at key moments, and never looked in danger of surrendering their advantage. The win sends Adanaspor into the next round with momentum and a clean sheet to build on.

Match Overview

• Competition: TUR Kupası (Turkish Cup)
• Date and time: 16 September 2026, 19:00
• Venue: Yeni Adana Stadyumu, Adana
• Final score: Adanaspor 3-0 Yeni Malatyaspor
• Referee: Burak Şeker
• Attendance: 5,120

Adanaspor approached the cup tie with purpose, pressing high and moving the ball quickly through the midfield. Yeni Malatyaspor arrived with a more cautious setup, looking to absorb pressure and strike on the counter, but the visitors struggled to keep possession for long enough to trouble the home defence.

First Half: Early Pressure Pays Off

The opening exchanges set the tone. Adanaspor won a series of corners and forced Yeni Malatyaspor deep into their own half. The breakthrough arrived in the 12th minute when Metehan Altunbaş found space inside the penalty area and finished calmly after a clever lay-off from Ozan Sol. The goal gave the home side even more confidence, and their passing became sharper as the half progressed.

Yeni Malatyaspor's best moment of the first period came just after the half-hour mark. A quick break down the right ended with a header that forced a fine save from the Adanaspor goalkeeper. It was a warning, but Adanaspor responded well and finished the half on top, retaining a 1-0 lead at the interval.

Second Half: Clinical Edge Decides the Tie

Adanaspor doubled their advantage in the 54th minute. After a patient build-up, Ozan Sol drove into the box and placed a low shot beyond the goalkeeper to make it 2-0. The goal effectively took the wind out of Yeni Malatyaspor's sails, and the visitors were forced to push more players forward in search of a way back into the match.

That openness played into Adanaspor's hands. In the 78th minute, substitute Yusuf Türkmen completed the scoring with a composed finish following a well-worked move down the left. Yeni Malatyaspor kept pushing in the closing stages, but Adanaspor's defensive line held firm, and the home side saw out the win without conceding a late consolation.

Key Moments

• 12' – Goal: Metehan Altunbaş opens the scoring for Adanaspor after good link-up play with Ozan Sol.
• 31' – Save: Yeni Malatyaspor force a strong stop from the Adanaspor goalkeeper with a header from a cross.
• 54' – Goal: Ozan Sol doubles the lead with a low finish inside the box.
• 67' – Chance: Yeni Malatyaspor shoot wide from the edge of the area after a rare spell of pressure.
• 78' – Goal: Yusuf Türkmen makes it 3-0, finishing off a swift attacking move.
• 90+2' – Clean sheet secured: Adanaspor clear a late corner and run the clock down.

Tactical Story

Adanaspor lined up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 shape that became a 4-3-3 in possession. Their full-backs pushed high, stretching Yeni Malatyaspor's midfield and creating overloads in wide areas. The two holding midfielders shielded the back four effectively, allowing the attacking players to rotate freely. Adanaspor's high press also forced several turnovers in dangerous positions, one of which led to the opening goal.

Yeni Malatyaspor set up in a compact 4-4-2, hoping to deny central spaces and hit on the break. For the first 20 minutes, the plan partially worked, but once Adanaspor scored, the visitors had to adjust. Their midfield line dropped deeper, creating a gap between the defence and attack that Adanaspor exploited repeatedly in the second half. The away side's inability to keep the ball under pressure proved decisive.

Standout Players

Metehan Altunbaş was a constant threat with his movement and link-up play, and his early goal settled Adanaspor's nerves. Ozan Sol was arguably the best player on the pitch, combining a goal with an assist and driving forward with purpose throughout. Yusuf Türkmen made an impact from the bench, capping the performance with the third goal. At the back, Adanaspor's centre-back pairing dealt comfortably with Yeni Malatyaspor's crosses and long balls, preserving a well-earned clean sheet.

What It Means

For Adanaspor, the result is more than just a place in the