Meschack Elia delivered a dramatic late goal, but it was not enough to prevent Alanyaspor from slipping to a 3–2 defeat against Samsunspor in the Turkish Süper Lig clash.
In a contest that swung late into chaos, Samsunspor appeared to have seized control with goals from Elayis Taşvan and Olivier Ntcham, before extending their lead deep into stoppage time through Mouandilmadji. Their clinical edge in key moments proved decisive in a tightly contested encounter.
Alanyaspor, however, refused to fold. Guven Yalcin ignited late hope in the 96th minute, setting the stage for a frenetic finish. Moments later, Elia rose to the occasion, finding the net in the 97th minute with a composed finish that briefly threatened an improbable comeback.
Despite Elia’s intervention and a spirited late surge, the hosts ran out of time as Samsunspor held firm to secure all three points. For Elia, the goal underscored his attacking instincts and persistence, even as the result ultimately went against his side.
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