Beykoz Belediyesi secured a narrow 33:30 victory over Göztepe in the opening round of the Turkish Süper Lig on Saturday. The match finished with a flurry of activity, leaving the final result feeling earned rather than given. To be fair, neither side could find a rhythm that allowed them to pull away comfortably.
The result shifts the early table, with Beykoz landing in fifth place on two points. Göztepe remain in sixth, having failed to add to their zero points from their previous fixture. The gap between them is minimal, but the confidence of the home crowd was palpable.
Beykoz arrived with momentum, having won their last five encounters against various opponents. This win extends that winning streak, proving they are ready for the top flight. By then, they had settled into a pattern of quick transitions and relentless pressure.
With 63 goals scored in total, it was a game where attack took precedence over defence. The visitors tried to match the tempo, but the hosts pinned them back in the final minutes. It was a test of endurance as much as skill.
The three points put Beykoz in a strong position for the season ahead. Göztepe will need to regroup quickly if they want to climb out of the bottom half. The league has started, and the stakes are already high.