Ghana defender Kingsley Schindler played a pivotal role on Saturday as Samsunspor secured a dramatic 4-3 victory against Göztepe in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig encounter at Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu.
The match, part of Round 7, unfolded as a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the contest.
Samsunspor faced an early setback when Zeki Yavru’s own goal in the 13th minute handed Göztepe the advantage. Marius Mouandilmadji equalized for Samsunspor in the 28th minute, but Göztepe quickly restored their lead just before halftime through Romulo Cruz, making it 2-1.
Göztepe further extended their lead to 3-1 in the 50th minute with a goal from Juan. However, Samsunspor launched a stunning comeback in the second half. Olivier Ntcham pulled one back in the 70th minute, assisted by Marc Bola.
In a crucial moment, Kingsley Schindler leveled the score at 3-3 in the 79th minute, converting a cross from Yavru to energize the home crowd.
The decisive moment came in stoppage time when Ntcham netted his second goal of the match, sealing a thrilling 4-3 victory for Samsunspor.
Looking ahead, Samsunspor will face Adana Demirspor on October 6, where Schindler is expected to play a key role. The defender was recently included in the Black Stars’ call-up, sitting on the bench during Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to Angola and the 1-1 draw against Niger in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He will be eager to secure a spot in the squad for the crucial matches against Sudan in October.
