2024–25 TFF 2. Lig White Group Week 34: İskenderunspor vs Sarıyer Match

Match Information

The 34th matchweek of the 2024–25 TFF 2. Lig White Group season was played on Sunday, 27 April 2025 in the İskenderun district of Hatay. This match between İskenderunspor and Sarıyer held decisive importance in the race for the group leadership. The encounter took place at the 5 Temmuz Stadium, starting at 15:00, under open-air conditions and in front of an audience of approximately 7,000 spectators. Simultaneously with this match, Batman Petrolspor also took to the field, meaning the championship tie was resolved at the same time.

Match Progress and Score

In the first half, both teams occasionally controlled possession, with midfield battles dominating play. No clear goal-scoring opportunities arose in either half during the first 45 minutes. In the 60th minute, during an attacking move, Hakan Yavuz of Sarıyer scored with a left-footed shot from near the edge of the penalty area, sending the ball into the net. This goal was the only one of the match.

Following the goal, İskenderunspor applied pressure and launched several attacks from the right flank. Sarıyer’s defensive line and goalkeeper successfully intervened against these attempts. In the final stages of the match, Sarıyer adopted defensive tactics, resulting in fouls and substitutions. The match ended 1–0 in favor of Sarıyer, with the team securing three points away from home.

Celebration after the goal (İHA)

Significance of the Match

This match secured Sarıyer’s position as the 2024–25 TFF 2. Lig White Group champion by allowing them to finish the season at the top of the table. Combined with Batman Petrolspor’s loss on the same day, Sarıyer’s victory was sufficient to clinch the league lead. With this result, Sarıyer finished the season in first place with 82 points, two points ahead of their closest rival.

With this win, Sarıyer earned direct promotion to the Trendyol 1. Lig. After the match, the team’s players celebrated collectively on the pitch, while supporter groups in the away section displayed banners in support of the players. The club also officially announced the championship via its social media channels.

Technical Staff and Player Performance

Head coach Zafer Turan, who led the team throughout the season, fielded the same starting lineup used consistently during the campaign. The defensive line consisted of Emir Gökçe, Onur Acar, and goalkeeper Burak Öğür, all of whom completed the match. Hakan Yavuz, who scored the decisive goal, played in midfield throughout the season and wore the number 8 jersey in this match. His goal was the only one of the game.

Sarıyer lined up in a 4–2–3–1 formation for this match. Offensive initiatives in the second half focused on the wide areas. Substitutions were made during the final stages of the match.

Official Congratulation from TFF

Immediately after the match, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) officially declared Sarıyer the White Group champion. In its statement, TFF congratulated Sarıyer President Salih Bayraktar, the coaching staff, players, and club personnel. The announcement also confirmed that Sarıyer will compete in the Trendyol 1. Lig during the 2025–26 season. With TFF’s official announcement, Sarıyer’s championship was formally recognized, and the team secured promotion on mathematical grounds.

Official congratulatory message (TFF)