Yesil Yalova FK Win 3-2 at Karabuk Idman in Turkish Third League
Yesil Yalova FK produced a resilient away performance to beat Karabuk Idman 3-2 in the Turkish Third League on November 1, 2026. In a match played at 18:00, the visitors built an early lead, survived a determined second-half comeback, and found the decisive goal late in the contest to take all three points.
The scoreline tells the story of a game that was never fully controlled by either side. Karabuk Idman refused to fold after falling two goals behind, but Yesil Yalova FK’s sharper finishing in the final third proved the difference in a five-goal encounter.
Match Overview
- League: Turkish Third League
- Date: November 1, 2026
- Kick-off: 18:00
- Final score: Karabuk Idman 2-3 Yesil Yalova FK
Yesil Yalova FK started with purpose and looked dangerous whenever they attacked down the flanks. Karabuk Idman grew into the game after the interval, equalising through a well-worked move, but the visitors found one more moment of quality when it mattered most.
Key Moments
- 12th minute — 0-1: Berk Çelik opened the scoring for Yesil Yalova FK with a low finish after a quick break.
- 38th minute — 0-2: Onur Demir doubled the lead, arriving late in the box to convert a cut-back from the right.
- 54th minute — 1-2: Emre Aydın pulled one back for Karabuk Idman with a composed finish inside the area.
- 72nd minute — 2-2: Mert Özkan levelled the match, turning home a rebound after the Yesil Yalova goalkeeper had made the initial save.
- 84th minute — 2-3: Berk Çelik struck again, finishing a counter-attack to hand Yesil Yalova FK the win.
The late goal took the air out of Karabuk Idman’s comeback. Until that point, the home side had looked the more likely winner after equalising, but Yesil Yalova FK defended with discipline in the closing minutes and protected their advantage.
Tactical Story
Yesil Yalova FK set up in a compact 4-3-3 and looked to spring forward quickly whenever they won possession in midfield. Their wide forwards stayed high, stretching Karabuk Idman’s back line and creating space for late runs into the box. The approach worked perfectly in the first half, when the visitors scored twice from fast transitions.
Karabuk Idman responded by pushing their full-backs higher after the break and committing more bodies into central areas. That adjustment brought them back into the game, but it also left them exposed to the counter-attack that produced the winning goal. The home side will rue their inability to clear the danger in the 84th minute, while Yesil Yalova FK will take confidence from their clinical edge.
Standout Players
Berk Çelik was the clear difference-maker for Yesil Yalova FK, scoring twice and constantly troubling the Karabuk Idman defence with his movement. Onur Demir also impressed, combining energy in midfield with a well-taken goal. For Karabuk Idman, Emre Aydın and Mert Özkan deserve credit for dragging their team back into the contest, but their efforts ultimately went unrewarded.
What the Result Means
The victory gives Yesil Yalova FK an important boost in the Turkish Third League standings and reinforces their ability to win away from home in tight matches. Karabuk Idman, meanwhile, are left to reflect on a promising comeback that yielded no points. The home side showed character after falling two goals behind, but conceding late is a costly habit in a division where fine margins often decide the table.

