Alanyaspor Dominates Kocaelispor 5-0 in Super Lig Clash
Alanyaspor secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Kocaelispor in Week 26 of the Turkish Super Lig, played on March 18, 2026, at Bahcesehir Okullari Stadium in Alanya. The win elevates Alanyaspor to 31 points in the league standings, even as Kocaelispor remains on 33 points.
Match Highlights
Alanyaspor took the lead in the 26th minute with a goal from Florent Hadergjonaj, assisted by Nicolas Janvier. Ui-Jo Hwang extended the advantage just five minutes later, scoring in the 31st minute after a pass from Hadergjonaj. The first half concluded with Alanyaspor holding a comfortable 2-0 lead.
The second half saw Alanyaspor further solidify their dominance. Nuno Lima scored in the 63rd minute, followed by İbrahim Kaya in the 81st minute, and Nicolas Janvier completed the rout with a goal in the 88th minute.
Team Lineups
Alanyaspor: Victor, Hadergjonaj, Lima, Umit, Aliti, Duarte, Janvier, Makouta, Hagi, Hwang, Mounie
Kocaelispor: Gokhan, Dijksteel, Balogh, Smolcic, Rivas, Keita, Linetty, Jo, Agyei, Churlinov, Serdar
Key Moments
In the 21st minute, Steve Mounié attempted to penetrate the Kocaelispor penalty area, but goalkeeper Gökhan Değirmenci successfully controlled the ball.
League Standings
As of March 18, 2026, Alanyaspor occupies the 10th position in the Trendyol Süper Lig, while Kocaelispor is in 8th place. Sofascore provides updated league standings and match details.
Looking Ahead
Alanyaspor will seem to build on this impressive victory in their upcoming matches, aiming to further distance themselves from the relegation zone. Kocaelispor will seek to regain their form and continue their pursuit of a potential Conference League qualification spot.