Kepaz Belediyeespor secured a narrow 2:3 victory over Karaman in the Round of 32 of the Cup on September 16th, 2026. The away side took an early lead through B. Akbaba, who struck in the thirteenth minute before Karaman responded with B. Altunbas forty-four minutes in. T. Demirci restored Kepaz's advantage sixty-two minutes from the start, only for Karaman to fight back through C. Aktas at seventy-four.
Altunbas completed his double at the seventy-sixth minute, but it was too late as Kepaz held on for the win. The result means Karaman will now look to bounce back from what was a frustrating evening, having had the game in their hands for stretches. Kepaz, meanwhile, will be pleased to have navigated a tricky fixture without losing their composure.
Kepaz's recent form has been difficult, with defeats to Batman Petrospor, Altınordu, and Halide Edip Adıvar among their last five outings. Karaman showed more resilience, picking up a win against Tuzlaspor and drawing with Kastamonuspor 1966. Both sides came into this match needing something to change their fortunes.
The match itself had moments where Karaman looked comfortable, particularly after their second goal. But Kepaz's experience in these situations showed through, and they managed to see out the final minutes without conceding. The away team will take heart from the fact that they stayed composed when the pressure was on.
Karaman's home record has been inconsistent, and this result adds to their growing list of near misses. They had the opportunity to progress but ultimately fell short against a determined opposition. Kepaz Belediyeespor now advances to the next round, having proven they can handle the pressure of knockout football.
