Göztepe secures 2-1 victory over Kocaelispor in Turkish Süper Lig

Göztepe, led by Bulgarian coach Stanimir Stoilov, secured a 2-1 away victory against Kocaelispor in the eighth round of the Turkish Süper Lig. This win marks the team's second consecutive victory and part of a four-match unbeaten streak.

The match opened with an own goal by Kocaelispor's Anferdy Daisyle in the 24th minute. Novatus Miroshi doubled the lead for Göztepe in the 76th minute with a long-distance strike. Kocaelispor managed to reduce the deficit in the 82nd minute via a penalty converted by Berkan Kutlu, but Göztepe's goalkeeper secured the win with a crucial late save.

Following the match, Stanimir Stoilov expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, noting that the players are reaching the level he expects. He highlighted the team's defensive improvement and determination, despite challenges posed by the pitch conditions.