Turkish Third League: Galata 0-1 Inkilapspor A solitary second-half goal was enough for Inkilapspor to grind out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Galata in a tense Turkish Third League fixture. The match was a scrappy affair with few clear chances, decided by a moment of quality that lifted the visitors to a valuable three points in their quest for stability. The first half was a cagey midfield battle, with both teams cautious and committing numbers behind the ball. Galata enjoyed more possession but struggled to break down a well-organized Inkilapspor defense, with their best effort a long-range shot that sailed over the bar. The game's defining moment arrived in the 67th minute. Following a sustained period of pressure, Inkilapspor won a free-kick wide on the right. The delivery was perfect, met by a powerful downward header from their center-back that bounced past the goalkeeper. Galata pushed for an equalizer but found Inkilapspor's resolute defending and time-wasting tactics impossible to overcome. The key incident was a late red card for Galata's frustrated striker, who received a second yellow for dissent, summing up a frustrating evening for the hosts. This narrow win provides crucial breathing room for Inkilapspor in the lower mid-table, while Galata's defeat leaves them looking nervously over their shoulders at the relegation zone. The Inkilapspor manager highlighted his team's "fantastic defensive discipline and commitment," and the Galata coach criticized his team's "lack of creativity in the final third when we needed it most." Galata Starting XI: Arslan; Kaya, Demirci, Yasar, Polat; Cetiner, Koc; Solak, Erdem, Guler; Tosun. Inkilapspor Starting XI: Yilmaz; Can, Bulut, Kara, Sahin; Kaplan, Durmus; Celik, Ozen, Akin; Yildiz.