As the final whistle blew at Şanlıurfa 11 Nisan Stadyumu, Şanlıurfaspor emerged victorious with a thrilling 3-2 win over Halide Edip Adıvar. This match, played on November 2, 2025, was not just another fixture in the 2. Lig; it was a testament to resilience and determination from both sides.
The game started positively for Şanlıurfaspor, who quickly found their rhythm. In the 20th minute, S. Kurumuş, who has consistently been their bright spot this season, netted the first goal to give his team an early lead. However, after suffering defeats in their last two matches, including a heavy loss against Ankaragücü just a week earlier, Şanlıurfaspor needed more than just a fleeting advantage.
Halide Edip Adıvar, sitting in the lower half of the table and facing their own struggles for consistency, found renewed hope right after halftime. Just two minutes into the second half, they equalized with an unknown scorer finding the back of the net. The momentum was clearly shifting as B. Demircan struck again in the 58th minute to put Halide Edip Adıvar ahead for the first time in what had turned into a chaotic contest.
It seemed like fate would smile on Halide Edip Adıvar, who had recently shown promise with two wins leading into this match. They controlled stretches of play and capitalized on defensive lapses from Şanlıurfaspor, a team that had struggled to keep clean sheets in recent outings.
However, football often twists in unexpected ways. With time running out and desperation creeping into their play, Şanlıurfaspor pressed hard for an equalizer. The turning point came when they were awarded a penalty kick in the 81st minute after a foul inside the box. Once again stepping up to take responsibility, Kurumuş converted successfully to level the score at 2-2 and ignite hopes of victory once more among home supporters.
Just when it looked as if both teams might settle for a draw-a result that neither desired-drama unfolded deep into stoppage time. In a heart-stopping moment during injury time, M. Demir scored for Şanlıurfaspor, sealing an incredible comeback and clinching all three points as he sent fans erupting into jubilation.
This remarkable victory positions Şanlıurfaspor firmly in second place with 22 points from ten games while also marking a critical turning point for them after consecutive losses that threatened to derail their campaign ambitions this season. On the other hand, despite showing determination throughout the match today, Halide Edip Adıvar, now positioned twelfth with only twelve points from nine games played this season, will have to regroup and reflect on missed opportunities if they want to climb away from relegation threats.
Looking ahead, both teams face significant challenges next week; Şanlıurfaspor will travel to meet Altınordu while Halide Edip Adıvar returns home against Kastamonuspor 1966. For those keeping track since my pre-match preview speculated that consistency might be elusive for both teams-I must admit I may have underestimated how fiercely each side would fight today!
In conclusion, today's electrifying match served as yet another reminder that anything can happen in football-a beautiful game where persistence shines through adversity and spirits are either lifted or crushed by fleeting moments of brilliance or despair.