David Slays Goliath in Ziraat Turkish Cup Upset
Third-League Orduspor Stuns Super League Samsunspor in Thrilling Extra-Time Victory
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In a David-versus-Goliath clash in the Round of 16 of the Ziraat Turkish Cup, 52 Orduspor FK pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Trendyol Super League side Reeder Samsunspor 4-2 after extra time.
The match, held at Samsun New 19 May Stadium, was a rollercoaster of emotions for both sets of fans.
Orduspor, entering the game as significant underdogs, struck first in the 16th minute thanks to a goal from Harun Özcan. Reeder Samsunspor, however, leveled the score line in the 25th minute courtesy of a penalty converted by Ercan Kara. The home side surged into the lead just before halftime as Soner Aydoğdu found the back of the net, sending the fans into a frenzy.
The second half saw a spirited battle, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess. Orduspor managed to level the score through a penalty from Yusuf Atasoy in the 79th minute, setting the stage for a tense finale.
As regulation time concluded with a 2-2 draw, the match went into extra time, where the drama continued to escalate.
Yunus Emre Köse put Orduspor ahead in the 96th minute, and Nevzat Bilen added a crucial fourth goal for the visitors in the 105th minute.
Despite a late red card shown to Reeder Samsunspor’s Yunus Emre Çift in the 78th minute, the home team was unable to mount a comeback.
Orduspor’s 4-2 triumph was a testament to their determination and resilience.
Injured for much of the season due to a knee problem, Orduspor head coach Hamit Yüce couldn’t contain his excitement after the match, saying, "I believe in these players! We have a lot of young talent, and they showed incredible heart today."
The match highlighted the unpredictability of cup competitions, where smaller sides can topple giants on their best day.
Orduspor’s incredible upset over Reeder Samsunspor sends them into the Round of 8 of the Ziraat Turkish Cup, further fueling the dreams of a remarkable underdog run.
Lineups and Match Statistics
Reeder Samsunspor 2 – 52 Orduspor FK 4
Stat: Samsun New 19 May
Refereeszzzz: Gürcan Hasova, Kadir Smart, Onur Gülter
Owner Samsunspor:
Halil Yeral, Soner Gönül, Bedirhan Çetin, Yunus Emre Çift, Schindler (Min. 64 Haluk Mustafa Tan), Ali Tarkan (Min. 82 Kerem Fidan), Tait (Min. 64 Muhammet Ali Özbaskıcı), Soner Aydoğdu (Min. 64 Benasser ), Muja, Laura (Min. 99 Ntcham), Ercan Kara (Min. 91 Dimata)
52 Orduspor FK:
Egeberk Gabel, Hüseyin Karabey, Yunus Emre Köse, Berkay Arı (Min. 91 Nazmi Candoğan), Emre Fırtına (Min. 88 Enes Yetim), Hüseyin Furkan Uslu (Min. 90+5 Ali Kemal Başaran), Ufuk Özcan (Min. 100 Uğur Ayhan), Bilal Gülden, Mustafa Yılmaz (Min. 88 Nevzat Bilen), Harun Özcan (Min. 8
Emre Gemici), Yusuf Atasoy
Goals:
Min. 25 Ercan Kara (Penalty), Min. 41 Soner Aydoğdu (Reeder Samsunspor), Min. 16 Harun Özcan, Min. 79 Yusuf Atasoy (Penalty), Min. 96 Yunus Emre Köse, Min. 105+2 Nevzat Bilen (52 Orduspor FK)
Red card:
Min. 78 Yunus Emre Çift (Reeder Samsunspor)
Yellow cards:
DK. 24 Hüseyin Furkan Uslu, Min. 29 Emre Fırtına, Min. 97 Nevzat Bilen (52 Orduspor FK)
How did Orduspor’s perseverance and determination, despite facing injuries throughout the season, contribute to their victory against Samsunspor?
## David Slays Goliath: Orduspor Stuns Samsunspor
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Tonight, we have a very special guest, Hamit Yüce, the head coach of Orduspor FK, fresh off a stunning victory in the Ziraat Turkish Cup.
Coach Yüce, congratulations on your team’s incredible win against Reeder Samsunspor. What were your thoughts going into the match as significant underdogs, facing a team from the trendyol Super League?
**Coach Yüce:** Thank you. It was definitely a David vs. Goliath situation. We knew Samsunspor had quality players and a lot of experience, but we believed in ourselves. We had a game plan, we stuck to it, and the boys fought with everything they had.
**Host:** It was certainly a rollercoaster of a match! Down 2-1 at halftime, then leveling the score, going to extra time… What was your message to the players during those crucial moments?
**Coach Yüce:** I told them just keep fighting, keep believing. We’ve been through adversity this season with injuries, but these players have heart. They never give up. and I knew if we stayed focused, we could create opportunities.
**Host:** And you certainly did that! Two goals in extra time sealed the deal. This win must be incredibly satisfying given your injury struggles this season.
**Coach Yüce:** [chuckles] It’s been a tough year for me personally, but witnessing this team’s determination despite everything… it’s truly inspiring. This win proves their quality and what they’re capable of achieving.
**Host:** A truly inspiring performance. Coach Yüce, thank you for sharing your insights and congratulations again on this fantastic win for Orduspor.
*[Image of Orduspor celebrating their victory against Samsunspor shown on screen]*
**Host:** We’ll be right back after the break with more sports news!
