Çaykur Rizespor 2-0 Kocaelispor: Süper Lig'de Karadeniz Fırtınası!

Çaykur Rizespor ended a six-match winless streak with a decisive 2-0 victory over Kocaelispor in the 23rd week of the Süper Lig on February 20, 2026. The home side’s performance secured three points and a much-needed boost in the league standings.

A Much-Needed Win for Çaykur Rizespor

Mihaila opened the scoring for Çaykur Rizespor in the 13th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Mebude. The first half concluded with Çaykur Rizespor holding a 1-0 lead. The second goal came in the 57th minute, courtesy of Samet Akaydin, with an assist provided by Laçi.

Did You Know? The starting lineups included Fofana, Mithat, Samet, Sagnan, Hojer, Taylan, Laçi, Olawoyin, Mihaila, Mebude, and Halil for Çaykur Rizespor, and Gökhan, Haidara, Smolcic, Balogh, Ahmet, Show, Linetty, Churlinov, Rivas, Agyei, and Petkovic for Kocaelispor.

Key Moments from the Match

Early in the match, in the 8th minute, a pass from Olawoyin to Mihaila resulted in a shot saved by Kocaelispor’s goalkeeper, Gökhan. Later, in the 36th minute, a shot from Churlinov was deflected and went out for a corner. Mihaila continued to pressure the Kocaelispor defense, with another attempt on goal in the 55th minute being deflected for a corner.

Expert Insight: A win after a six-match stretch without one represents a significant psychological shift for Çaykur Rizespor. Securing these points could be crucial in maintaining momentum and avoiding a deeper struggle in the league table as the season progresses.

Looking Ahead

Following this victory, Çaykur Rizespor’s point total has risen to 24. Kocaelispor remains at 30 points. Çaykur Rizespor is scheduled to travel to face Kasımpaşa in their next league match. Kocaelispor will host Beşiktaş.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did this match take place?

This match took place on February 20, 2026.

What was the final score of the match?

The final score was Çaykur Rizespor 2 – 0 Kocaelispor.

Who scored the goals for Çaykur Rizespor?

Mihaila scored in the 13th minute, and Samet Akaydin scored in the 57th minute.

How will Çaykur Rizespor’s newfound momentum impact their upcoming match against Kasımpaşa?

Çaykur Rizespor 2-0 Kocaelispor: Süper Lig’de Karadeniz Fırtınası!