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Çorum FK 2-1 Rizespor: Süper Lig Drama Unfolds
Çorum FK edged Rizespor 2-1 in a pulsating Süper Lig clash that saw momentum swing like a pendulum before Youssoufa Moukoko’s 80th-minute winner sent the home fans into raptures. The visitors struck first through Qazim Laci, but Cengiz Ünder’s equalizer and Moukoko’s late heroics sealed a precious three points for the hosts.
Rizespor Draw First Blood
The game sparked to life early with Rizespor’s Zakaria Ariss earning a 12th-minute yellow card for a reckless challenge. Just past the half-hour mark, the visitors silenced the home crowd as Laci found space in the box to slot home (32′). But Çorum responded within six minutes – former Roma winger Ünder ghosting in to restore parity with a clinical finish (38′).
Substitutes Change the Game
Both managers shuffled their packs after the break. Çorum’s decision to introduce Moukoko for Jesús Ramírez in the 72nd minute proved inspired. The teenage sensation announced himself just eight minutes after entering, smashing home Alexandros Kyziridis’ assist to complete the turnaround (80′). Rizespor’s desperate late rally yielded only yellow cards – Modibo Sagnan cautioned (81′) before Gökhan Sazdağ’s identical punishment (83′) for Çorfas tensions boiled over.
What This Means
This smash-and-grab win rockets Çorum up the Süper Lig table, their resilience paying off despite being outshot 15-10. For Rizespor, it’s a bitter pill – their superior xG (0.81 to 0.66) counts for nothing as defensive lapses cost them dearly. The visitors must regroup quickly, while Çorum can build momentum from this statement victory against top-flight opposition.
Key Moments
32′ ⚽ Rizespor — Q. Laci
38′ ⚽ Çorum FK — C. Under
80′ ⚽ Çorum FK — Y. Moukoko (assist: A. Kyziridis)
