Inegol Kafkas Genclik edged out Kucukcekmece with a 2-1 victory in their Turkish Third League clash on Saturday, January 31, 2026. This hard-fought win at home provided a crucial boost for Inegol Kafkas Genclik in their season objectives. The match was tightly contested from the outset, with the deadlock broken by the home side just after the half-hour mark. Kucukcekmece responded strongly after the interval, scoring an equalizer to set up a tense finale. The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Inegol Kafkas Genclik was awarded a penalty, which was calmly converted to restore their lead. The final minutes saw the visitors push for another equalizer, but the home defense held firm under pressure. The focus point was the controversial penalty decision, which the away team felt was soft, but the referee and VAR upheld the call. This result moves Inegol Kafkas Genclik into a more comfortable league position, while Kucukcekmece remains in a battle near the bottom. The winning manager praised his team's resilience, and the losing coach disagreed with the key refereeing decision. The starting elevens showed two competitive sides, but the home team ultimately had the luck and composure to secure the points.