Eskişehirspor qualify in stoppage time

Eskişehirspor beat Iğdır FK 1-0 at home in the third round of the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası, thanks to a goal from Kerem Baykuş in the 90th+7th minute, according to several Turkish media outlets.

Eskişehirspor qualified for the 4th round of the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası by beating Iğdır FK 1-0 at home, in the 3rd round of the competition. The qualifying goal was scored in the 90th+7 minute by Kerem Baykuş, from a set piece, according to A Spor and Fotomaç.

A decisive goal in the final seconds

According to Sözcü, Eskişehirspor won the match 1-0 against Iğdır FK, thus securing their ticket to the next round. Sabah Spor confirms the 1-0 victory, specifying that the club scored in the 90th+7 minute. A Spor and Fotomaç both state that the goal was scored by Kerem Baykuş from a set-piece action, allowing his team to prevail over Alagöz Holding Iğdır FK.

A hard-fought qualification

The match, played on Eskişehirspor's pitch, long seemed destined for extra time or a penalty shootout, before Kerem Baykuş's goal sealed the outcome of the encounter. The sources agree on the final score of 1-0, but some mention a 3rd round, while others speak of a 3rd qualifying round. This difference in terminology does not change the outcome: Eskişehirspor continues their cup run.

Next step

No date has been announced for the 4th round. Eskişehirspor now awaits the draw to find out their next opponent.

Sources

  1. Sözcü (futbol)Eskişehirspor 90+7'de attı, turu kaptı (new window)sozcu.com.tr
  2. Sabah SporEskişehirspor, kupada Iğdır FK’yı 90+7’de eledi! (new window)sabah.com.tr
  3. A SporEskişehirspor 90+7'de tur biletini kaptı! (new window)aspor.com.tr
  4. FotomaçEskişehirspor 90+7'de turladı! (new window)fotomac.com.tr
  5. FotomaçEskişehirspor evinde 90+7'de turladı! (new window)fotomac.com.tr