Karagumruk secured a crucial 2-1 home victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super League on May 16, 2026. The win moves Karagumruk further away from the relegation zone, while Alanyaspor’s struggles continue as they slip closer to the bottom three.

Match Report

The first half was a tight affair with few clear opportunities. Karagumruk broke the deadlock just before half-time when a deflected shot looped over the Alanyaspor goalkeeper. Alanyaspor equalised early in the second half through a well-worked team move, but Karagumruk struck back with a superb volley from the edge of the box in the 68th minute. Despite late pressure from Alanyaspor, Karagumruk held on to claim all three points.

Key Moments

• 44' – Karagumruk 1-0: A speculative shot takes a big deflection wrong-footing the goalkeeper.
• 55' – Alanyaspor 1-1: A neat one-two on the edge of the box is finished low into the corner.
• 68' – Karagumruk 2-1: A stunning first-time volley from 20 yards restores the home lead.
• 85' – Alanyaspor hit the post: A header from a corner rattles the woodwork, the closest the visitors come to an equaliser.

Standout Players

• Karagumruk’s match-winner: The scorer of the second goal was a constant threat, using his power and technique to trouble the Alanyaspor defence.
• Alanyaspor’s winger: Provided the assist for the equaliser and caused problems with his pace, but lacked final product.

Table Impact

Karagumruk move up to 14th place, now five points clear of the relegation zone. Alanyaspor drop to 17th, level on points with the team in the relegation play-off spot. The result is a major boost for Karagumruk’s survival hopes, while Alanyaspor face a tense finish to the season.