Emeka Eze delivered a solid performance when Pendikspor needed him the most, helping secure a crucial 2-0 away victory over Karagumruk in the TFF First League on Saturday.
The Nigerian forward stepped up in the 16th minute, calmly converting a penalty that set the tone for Pendikspor’s much-needed win at the Atatürk Olimpiyat, footballrover reports.
This goal marked Eze’s first of the new year and his fourth in the last four matches.
For visitors, this win was a turning point after a challenging stretch of form that included just one victory in their last six matches.
Pendikspor’s rise on the TFF 1. Lig table
Pendikspor’s recent struggles, including a 2-1 defeat to Sanliurfaspor and a 1-1 draw with Istanbulspor AS, had left the team’s morale at a low point.
However, Eze’s clinical penalty and Yonathan Del Valle’s strike just before halftime changed the narrative.
With the win, Pendik Şimşekleri climbed to seventh place on the TFF 1. Lig table, amassing 26 points from 18 games.
Despite managing only seven wins this season alongside five draws and six losses, the team now has an opportunity to build momentum heading into their next fixture against Bandirmaspor.
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