Caykur Rizespor defeated Konyaspor 1-0 in a Super Lig encounter that hinged on one decisive goal and a clear statistical edge for the visitors.

Result and decisive moment

The only goal of the match was scored by a player whose name was not available from the match data. Rizespor held firm after that moment to claim the points on the road despite Konyaspor registering multiple shots on target in the opening stages.

First-half flow from timeline events

Play began with immediate attacking intent from Konyaspor. Deniz Turuc fired two shots on target inside the first minute while Diogo Goncalves added another effort on target by the fourth minute. Rizespor responded with their own shot on target from Adedire Mebude in the 11th minute. A yellow card was shown to Qazim Laci shortly after for a foul. Corners favored the visitors heavily as the half progressed, with Rizespor earning seven in total compared to Konyaspor’s one. Konyaspor struck the woodwork through Deniz Turuc late in the period but could not find an equalizer before the break.

Standout statistics and takeaway

Expected goals told the clearest story: Konyaspor finished with 0.53 xG while Caykur Rizespor posted 1.46. Shots on target were spread across multiple players on both sides, with three Konyaspor players and five Rizespor players each registering at least one. Rizespor were awarded one penalty kick. Yellow cards finished four for the visitors against one for the hosts. Away offsides totaled two. The higher xG, corner count and overall threat from Rizespor proved decisive in a low-scoring contest where Konyaspor created chances but could not convert them. For live scores, stats and tips visit AltBets.