Ghana's Isaac Donkor sent off in Sakaryaspor's defeat to Gençlerbirliği

Published on: 17 May 2023

Ghanaian defender Isaac Donkor was sent off in Sakaryaspor's 2-1 defeat to Gençlerbirliği on Tuesday evening.

Sakaryaspor took the lead in the 23rd minute. Moving to the long ball sent to the back of the defense from Burak's own half, Kasongo controlled the ball and entered the penalty area from the left diagonal.

Kabongo Kasongo's shot landed in the far corner to make it 1-0 in the 23rd minute. 

Sakaryaspor controlled the game for the entire 45 minutes. The visitors had a chance to extend their lead, Burak Suleyman's strike on goal was punched away for a corner kick by goalkeeper Nurullah. 

Sakaryaspor had to complete the game with 10 players. Isaac Donkor elbowed his opponent in the penalty area and was sent off in the 45+1 minute. 

Gençlerbirliği equalized in the 52nd minute. Yasin Gureler entered the penalty area and sent the ball flying into the nets to make it 1-1. 

Genclerbirligi took the lead in the 58th minute. Buğra Çağıran scored after receiving a pass from Enes Keskin.

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