Halide Edip Adıvar delivered a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Erzincanspor in the Second League on Saturday. The home side moved into second place in the Red Group with a performance that left the visitors in no doubt about the difference in quality. It was a result that reflected the current form of both squads.
The hosts struck with terrifying speed. E. Eren opened the scoring in the second minute, and by then, the visitors were already scrambling to find their legs. A. Abdullah Cakmak added a second goal just after the quarter-hour mark. To be fair, Erzincanspor offered very little resistance from the first whistle.
The second half brought no change in momentum. M. Ozkoroglu netted before the break, and M. Ayhan extended the lead immediately after the interval. E. Burgaz sealed the rout in the 74th minute. And here's the thing, the hosts never looked like stopping, maintaining their intensity throughout.
The result leaves Halide Edip Adıvar on 10 points from four games. Erzincanspor sit 17th in the group with zero points from three matches. The hosts have won their last three league games, while the visitors have lost every outing since the season began.
This was a statement win for the home side, who fancy their chances of pushing for promotion. The goal difference will rise significantly for Halide Edip Adıvar. Erzincanspor, meanwhile, face a long road ahead to find their first point.
