Amedspor secures a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory away against 10-man Samsunspor in Round 9 of the Trendyol Süper Lig

In the 9th round of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Amedspor staged a dramatic second-half comeback away from home, turning a 1-0 deficit into a thrilling 2-1 victory to secure three golden points at Samsunspor’s home ground.

Amidst a passionate atmosphere at the New 19 Mayis Stadium in Samsun, referee Kadir Sağlam blew the kickoff whistle for the clash between home side Samsunspor and visiting Amedspor.

Samsunspor fielded a starting lineup featuring Bilal, Drapinski, Eraković, Guarino, Thomasson, Mendes, Watt, Sékounga,Sousa, Coulibaly, and Bayo.
Amedspor responded with a squad comprising Lafont, Krasniqi, Delova, Bates, Umut,Raveloson, Furkan, Halil, Ballet, Saba, and Orban.

The first half was played at a high tempo, with the hosts taking the initiative in the 21st minute when Logi Thomasson found the net to give Samsunspor the lead.

However, the turning point of the match came in the 37th minute when Samsunspor’s Afonso Sousa received a second yellow card and was sent off.

Reduced to 10 men, the home side managed to preserve their 1-0 lead until the end of the first half.

Amedspor emerged for the second half with an aggressive attacking strategy, taking full control of the match.

Their relentless pressure paid off in the 72nd minute when they earned a penalty kick, which Orban successfully converted in the 73rd minute to level the score.

Not content with a draw, Amedspor pressed forward, and in the 83rd minute, Dia Saba struck a magnificent goal to put the visitors ahead 2-1.

Despite the referee adding seven minutes of stoppage time, the scoreline remained unchanged,sealing a remarkable victory for Amedspor.

This victory carries immense significance for Amedspor, as away fixtures in the Black Sea region—with their intense home atmospheres—are traditionally among the toughest challenges in the Turkish league.

Claiming three points on the road against an experienced rival like Samsunspor not only strengthens Amedspor’s standing in the Süper Lig table, but also boosts the team’s confidence to compete against top-tier clubs, proving their ability to stage a comeback under the most demanding circumstances.