Göztepe delivered a stellar performance on January 13, 2025, defeating Kasımpaşa 5-0 at Gürsel Aksel Stadium, marking another significant victory in the Trendyol Süper Lig. The match commenced at 20:00, and the referee Ümit Öztürk oversaw the action.
This commanding win allowed Göztepe to boost their points tally to 31, placing them firmly within the top tier of the league. The home team opened the scoring early when David Tijanic found the back of the net just 7 minutes after kickoff. Tijanic skillfully maneuvered past Kasımpaşa's goalkeeper, Gianniotis, following a clever pass from Dennis to give Göztepe the lead.
Göztepe continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, and though they had two additional goals disallowed for offside, their tenacity paid off again shortly after the break. Juan Santos netted the second goal for Göztepe at the 53rd minute, capitalizing on a corner kick situation after Gianniotis's initial save.
The away side, Kasımpaşa, struggled to regain composure, and moments later, they came close to scoring themselves. Hajradinovic hit the crossbar with his strike, but it merely reflected the uphill battle they faced. Göztepe quickly extended their lead to 3-0 when Romulo scored at the 78th minute, dancing around defenders before letting fly.
Victor Hugo followed suit and struck the fourth goal for Göztepe at the 86th minute, finishing off one of İsmail Köybaşı's fierce shots, which Gianniotis failed to keep out. The match reached its climax with another goal, this time from Köybaşı himself, who sealed the deal with his own strike deep in injury time at 90+3 minutes, concluding the match at 5-0.
Kasımpaşa's woes were compounded by the 71st-minute dismissal of Nicholas Opoku, who was shown a red card after receiving his second yellow, leaving his team to finish the game with ten players. This incident significantly diminished Kasımpaşa's chances of rallying back against the energetic Göztepe side.
With this commanding victory, Göztepe has not only solidified their standings but also extended their unbeaten home record to eight matches this season. Meanwhile, Kasımpaşa, now stuck on 21 points, must regroup quickly as they face another challenging opponent next week.
Both teams are set to face different fates as the league progresses, with Göztepe aiming for continued success and Kasımpaşa needing to pivot from this heavy defeat to stay competitive.