Aksoy's Late Strike Gives Sivasspor Away Victory

Kayserispor and Sivasspor served up a cagey friendly encounter on a warm July evening, with both sides using the fixture to build match sharpness ahead of the new season. The home side pressed for control in the opening stages but found Sivasspor organised in defence and dangerous on the counter-attack. Chances were at a premium in the first half, with neither goalkeeper seriously tested as both teams appeared content to feel each other out.

The decisive moment arrived in the 76th minute when O. Aksoy broke the deadlock for the visitors. The goal sparked life into a match that had been played at a relatively measured pace until that point. Kayserispor pushed forward in search of an immediate equaliser, but Sivasspor's defence held firm to protect their slender lead through to the final whistle.

Sivasspor's efficiency proved to be the difference between the sides on the night. While Kayserispor had spells of possession, they struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut opportunities. The visitors' discipline and shape made them difficult to break down, and they ultimately merited their away victory.

The result hands Sivasspor a morale-boosting win as they prepare for the campaign ahead. Kayserispor, meanwhile, will take positives from the performance but will look to be more clinical in front of goal when they return to competitive action. Both sides should gain valuable experience from the 0-1 scoreline, with pre-season work continuing on the training ground.