Paul Mukairu delivered a standout performance for Boluspor, scoring his second goal of the season in a thrilling away encounter against Karagümrük.
However, his early strike was not enough to secure a win, as Boluspor squandered a two-goal lead to settle for a 2-2 draw in Istanbul on Saturday, footballrover reports.
Paul Mukairu’s early impact sets the tone
The match at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı began on a promising note for Boluspor, with Mukairu breaking the deadlock just six minutes into the game.
The Nigerian midfielder, on loan from FC Copenhagen, demonstrated his sharp attacking instincts with a well-taken finish.
Boluspor doubled their lead just six minutes later when Jefferson converted a penalty to give the visitors a commanding position before halftime.
Second-half collapse: Boluspor blow two-goal advantage
Despite their strong start, Boluspor faltered in the second half. Karagümrük found a lifeline in the 48th minute when Daniel Johnson pulled a goal back.
The hosts continued to pile on the pressure, forcing Boluspor into defensive mode.
Their persistence paid off deep into stoppage time as Baran Demiroğlu struck three minutes into additional time to equalise, denying Boluspor a much-needed victory.
The dramatic turnaround left Boluspor frustrated as they failed to secure three points despite dominating the early proceedings.
Boluspor’s winless streak extends
The result marks Boluspor’s third consecutive league game without a win, following a home loss to Ankaragücü and another draw earlier in the campaign.
With 16 matches played, Boluspor sits 10th on the 1. Lig table with six wins, four draws, and six losses, totalling 22 points.
Paul Mukairu’s contributions this season—two goals and two assists in 12 appearances—remain a bright spot for the club.
However, Boluspor’s inability to capitalise on early dominance continues to hinder their push for higher standings.
Boluspor must now regroup and address their defensive lapses as they prepare for their next fixture, hoping to end their winless run.
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