1926 Polatli Belediye defeated Galata 2-1 in a Turkish Third League clash on February 22, 2026. The away loss was another setback for Galata, who showed fight but ultimately came up short. The home side took an early lead, but Galata responded well to equalize before halftime, setting up a tense second period. However, 1926 Polatli Belediye found a winner in the final twenty minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error to secure all three points. Galata's late push for a second equalizer was unsuccessful. This defeat left Galata deep in relegation trouble, with time running out to improve their league position. The winning manager highlighted his team's perseverance, while the Galata coach pointed to individual mistakes as costly.