Match Report: 1207 Antalya Muratpasa Women 1-2 Fatih Vatan Spor Women – Turkish Women's Super League, 17 May 2026

Fatih Vatan Spor Women staged a spirited comeback to defeat 1207 Antalya Muratpasa Women 2-1 in a thrilling Turkish Women's Super League encounter on 17 May 2026. The visitors trailed at half-time but roared back with two second-half goals to complete an important victory in their hunt for a top-six finish.

Match overview

The match at Antalya’s historic stadium featured two sides separated by just three points in the mid-table battle. 1207 Antalya Muratpasa began the brighter of the two, pressing high and forcing early errors from the Fatih Vatan defence.

First half – Hosts take the lead

The deadlock was broken in the 33rd minute. A well-worked corner routine saw Gülşah Kaya flick the ball to the far post, where Buse Gürler was unmarked to volley home from close range. The goal sent the home supporters into delight, and Antalya continued to create chances through quick transitions, but Fatih Vatan Spor goalkeeper Ezgi Çağlar made several vital saves to keep the deficit at one.

Second half – Fatih Vatan turn the tide

Fatih Vatan Spor emerged with renewed energy after the break. Coach Merve Kozan switched to a more aggressive 4-3-3, pushing full-backs higher up the pitch. The equaliser arrived in the 58th minute when Zeynep Gürel pounced on a loose ball inside the box after a free-kick delivery, firing low into the bottom corner.

With Antalya pushed back, the visitors completed the turnaround in the 74th minute. A swift counter-attack saw Suna Özdemir release Elif Yıldız on the right. Yıldız’s cross was met by a powerful header from Merve Erol, which gave Antalya’s goalkeeper Dilara Demir no chance.

Standout players

• Zeynep Gürel (Fatih Vatan) – Instrumental in midfield, scored the equaliser.
• Buse Gürler (Antalya) – Opened the scoring and worked tirelessly.
• Ezgi Çağlar (Fatih Vatan) – Crucial saves in the first half kept her team in the match.

Table impact

The victory moved Fatih Vatan Spor into eighth place, just two points behind the top six. Antalya Muratpasa slipped to 11th, now only three points above the relegation zone with two games left to play.

Match date: 17 May 2026, 18:00 local time. Venue: Antalya Spor Kompleksi.