Eyüpspor clinched a narrow 1-0 victory against Sivasspor at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium on January 31, 2025, during the 22nd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The match, officiated by referee Atilla Karaoğlan, was characterized by intense action, especially following two significant red card decisions against Sivasspor.
The home team Eyüpspor fielded players Birkan Tetik, Tayfur Bingöl, Robin Yalçın, Ruben Vezo, Caner Erkin, Melih Kabasakal, Emre Akbaba, Halil Akbunar, Emre Mor, Prince Ampem, and Mame Thiam. Sivasspor opted for Ali Şaşal Vural, Murat Paluli, Uros Radakovic, Noah Sonko, Ziya Erdal, Tolga Ciğerci, Charilaos Charisis, Samuel Moutoussamy, Azizbek Turgunbayev, Bekir Böke, and Rey Manaj.
The game took a pivotal turn early when Uros Radakovic was sent off after just 10 minutes for a foul on Prince Ampem, leaving Sivasspor with only ten players. Despite being down a man, both teams struggled to find the net during the first half, which concluded with no goals scored.
Eyüpspor came close to scoring on several occasions. Notably, Emre Mor tested the Sivasspor goalkeeper Ali Şaşal Vural with powerful shots. Eyüpspor's persistence paid off when Mame Thiam found the back of the net with just one minute remaining, after connecting with Emre Mor's delivery. The goal was subjected to VAR scrutiny before being confirmed, leading to wild celebrations among Eyüpspor fans.
Adding to Sivasspor's woes, they were reduced to nine players when Murat Paluli received his second yellow card late in the match (85th minute). Eyüpspor's victory elevated their points total to 39, solidifying their fourth-place standing, whereas Sivasspor remains lodged at 23 points, currently sitting at fourteenth position.
The tactical superiority of Eyüpspor coupled with Sivasspor's inability to adapt to the numerical disadvantage was decisive. Eyüpspor's coach, Arda Turan, applauded his team's resilience and tactical discipline post-match. "Eyüpspor secured their victory with Thiam's goal late, ensuring they retained their place near the top of the league," reported by IHA.
Going forward, Eyüpspor looks to continue their momentum, preparing for their next fixture against Trabzonspor, whereas Sivasspor hopes to regroup as they take on Beşiktaş.