Turkish Super League: Samsunspor 2-1 Kayserispor A late winner sparked celebrations at the Samsun 19 Mayis Stadium as Samsunspor edged out Kayserispor 2-1 in a tightly contested Super League encounter. The match was a crucial six-pointer in the mid-table region, with the three points providing a significant boost to Samsunspor’s league position. The home side started brightly and were rewarded with an opening goal, but Kayserispor fought back to level the score before halftime, setting up an evenly matched second half. Both teams had chances to take the lead, but it was Samsunspor who found the decisive moment in the final ten minutes, converting a well-worked move to snatch all three points. The match was not without controversy, as Kayserispor had a strong penalty appeal waved away by the referee in the second half, a decision that left the visiting bench furious. The victory lifts Samsunspor into the top half of the table, creating a cushion between themselves and the relegation zone. For Kayserispor, the late defeat is a painful one, leaving them looking nervously down the league. The Samsunspor manager hailed his team’s resilience and character to find a winner, while the Kayserispor coach pointed to the missed penalty call as a pivotal moment that changed the game. The starting XIs featured both teams’ key attackers, but it was Samsunspor’s collective spirit that saw them through in the end.