Last minute penalty kick Secured 1-0 Victory for Konyaspor over Trabzonspor in Turkish Super League game weeks 26th.
Konyaspor emerged victorious against Trabzonspor with a narrow 1-0 win, thanks to a late penalty conversion during the 26th week of the Süper Lig. carried significant weight for both teams as they fought for valuable league points.
The game started with competitive exchanges from the outset. Konyaspor struck first but failed to find the back of the net early on, their first significant chance came from a header by Blaz Kramer which hit the post. Konyaspor’s Yusuf Erdogan also created opportunities with precise crosses, including one for Kramer, who was unable to convert.
Throughout the first half, both teams had their chances. Trabzonspor’s Edin Visca mounted pressure as he attempted to break the deadlock, yet Konyaspor’s goalkeeper Deniz Ertas stood firm, parrying his shot. The first half ended with neither side netting any goals, though the tension was palpable.
Into the second half, both teams continued to apply pressure. Konyaspor’s Louka Prip narrowly missed with a near post drive, and later, Trabzonspor’s Ozan Tufan almost equalized after receiving strong service inside the box. Both teams thought they had found their scoring touch numerous times but were met with resolute defending.
Just as it appeared the match would settle for goalless draw, Konyaspor seized the moment. With the match clock showing 90+ minutes, the referee signaled for VAR intervention after Lundstram of Trabzonspor was penalized for handling the ball inside the box. Following the review, the referee awarded Konyaspor the penalty kick, which triggered jubilation from the home fans.