Galata — Yalova Yeşilovaspor: 2:1, Cup

Galata saw off Yalova Yeşilovasspor 2:1 in the Round of 32 of the Cup on Tuesday evening. The match stretched into extra time before A. Demir's 102nd-minute goal settled it, sending the hosts through to the next stage.

Yalova struck first through O. Sivrikaya in the 19th minute, catching the home side off guard. To be fair, Galata had dominated possession but left themselves exposed on the counter. The visitors were content to sit deep and wait for their moment.

By then Galata had found their rhythm. B. Kenctemur levelled in the 90th minute, and the match went to extra time. And here's the thing — most teams would have wilted, but Galata played the second half a man up in spirit if not in numbers.

A. Demir put the game to bed early in the second period of extra time. The statistics tell the story: 15 shots on target compared to 4, possession at 62 per cent. They created more and took their chances when it mattered.

Yalova had shown grit to take a lead and drag the match into extra time, but Galata's depth told. The home side moves into the Round of 16, while the visitors' cup campaign comes to an end.