Karacabey Belediyespor produced a commanding 3-1 home win over Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Spor in the Turkish Second League on Saturday, 24 October 2026. A first-half brace from Emre Aydın set the tone, and a late third goal sealed a deserved victory that strengthened the hosts’ position in the table.

Match overview

Karacabey Belediyespor began with purpose and pressed Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Spor into early mistakes. The breakthrough came in the 11th minute when Emre Aydın found space inside the box and finished with composure. The home side doubled their advantage in the 38th minute through Berkay Yılmaz, whose shot from the edge of the area took a slight deflection on its way past the goalkeeper.

Kahramanmaraş improved after the break and pulled one back in the 61st minute through Furkan Doğan, giving the visitors brief hope. But Karacabey managed the game well, defended their lead and added a third in the 87th minute when Emre Aydın completed his brace. The scoreline reflected the home side’s sharper attacking play and superior control in key moments.

Key moments

• 11th minute: Emre Aydın opened the scoring with a low finish after a quick move down the left.
• 38th minute: Berkay Yılmaz doubled the lead with a strike from outside the box.
• 61st minute: Furkan Doğan pulled one back for Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Spor with a well-placed header.
• 74th minute: Karacabey goalkeeper made a key save to deny an equaliser.
• 87th minute: Emre Aydın sealed the win with his second goal of the match, finishing calmly on the counter.

Tactical story

Karacabey Belediyespor used width effectively throughout, stretching Kahramanmaraş’s back line and creating space for midfield runners. Their pressing was aggressive but controlled, and they won the ball back quickly in the attacking third. That pressure produced the early goal and forced the visitors into a more reactive approach.

Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Spor were better in the second half, especially after changing their shape to add numbers in midfield. Their goal came from a period of sustained pressure, but they could not maintain that intensity. Karacabey’s ability to slow the tempo and then strike late showed good game management and made the final scoreline comfortable.

Standout players

Emre Aydın was the clear standout, scoring twice and leading the line with intelligence. Berkay Yılmaz also impressed with his goal and energetic midfield display. For Kahramanmaraş, Furkan Doğan was their most dangerous player and took his goal well, but the visitors lacked the defensive solidity to stay in the contest.

Season impact

The win gives Karacabey Belediyespor valuable momentum and helps them climb the Turkish Second League standings. For Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Spor, the defeat leaves them with work to do as they look to move away from the lower reaches of the table. Karacabey’s home form is becoming a real asset, and this performance will only strengthen their belief in what is shaping up to be a competitive campaign.