Corluspor came from behind to beat Aksarayspor 2-1 in the Turkish Second League on 8 November 2026, with a late winner sealing an important home victory. Aksarayspor had taken an early lead, but Corluspor’s improved second-half pressure turned the match around and secured all three points.

Match overview

The visitors made the brighter start and went ahead in the 12th minute when Serkan Demir converted a well-worked opening from the right side. Corluspor took time to settle, but they gradually found rhythm through their midfield and equalised in the 39th minute. Murat Şen arrived at the back post to finish a deep cross and level the score before half-time.

The second half was a different story. Corluspor pushed higher, won more duels in the middle third and forced Aksarayspor into a series of defensive clearances. The decisive goal arrived in the 83rd minute when Kaan Öztürk struck from the edge of the box after a partially cleared corner. Aksarayspor pushed for a late equaliser, but Corluspor managed the closing minutes calmly.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Serkan Demir gives Aksarayspor an early lead with a composed finish.
• 39th minute: Murat Şen equalises for Corluspor with a back-post effort.
• 56th minute: Corluspor’s first big chance of the second half is deflected wide.
• 83rd minute: Kaan Öztürk scores the winner with a low strike from outside the box.
• 90+3 minutes: Corluspor clear a final Aksarayspor free-kick to close out the win.

Tactical story

Aksarayspor’s early goal came from a deliberate attacking pattern, but they struggled to sustain possession after taking the lead. Corluspor adjusted by pressing higher and pushing their full-backs forward, which stretched the visitors’ defensive block and created more crossing opportunities. The equaliser before half-time was crucial for the hosts’ confidence.

In the second half, Corluspor’s midfield controlled the rhythm and their substitutions added fresh energy in wide areas. Aksarayspor defended bravely but were increasingly pinned back, and the winner came from their failure to clear a set piece fully. The visitors had one late chance to salvage a draw, but Corluspor’s compact defending in the final minutes protected the result.

Standout performers

Öztürk was the match-winner and also helped Corluspor keep the ball moving in the final third. Şen’s equaliser changed the momentum, while the home goalkeeper made a key save at 1-1. For Aksarayspor, Demir took his goal well and remained a threat on the counter, but the visitors could not maintain that attacking edge after the interval.

Season impact

The comeback win gives Corluspor a morale boost and strengthens their position in a tightly packed Turkish Second League table. Aksarayspor will rue the missed opportunity to take something from the game after a promising start. Corluspor’s ability to respond after conceding is a positive sign, and the late winner could prove valuable in the season’s final reckoning.