Gaziantep FK delivered a masterclass in attacking efficiency to defeat Göztepe 4-2 at the Gürsel Aksel Stadyumu on Matchday 4 of the 2026-2027 Süper Lig season. Playing their first match under newly appointed head coach Orhan Ak, the visitors wasted no time asserting dominance. Halil Dervişoğlu opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a sharp strike, followed swiftly by Myenty Abena’s towering header from a corner in the 10th minute.

The match's defining sequence arrived near the half-hour mark. Göztepe was awarded a penalty after a VAR review, offering the hosts a vital lifeline. However, Gaziantep goalkeeper Kacper Tobiasz—after consulting notes hidden in his towel—brilliantly saved Novatus Miroshi’s spot-kick. Capitalizing on the immense momentum shift, standout midfielder Kacper Kozlowski took complete control. Kozlowski netted a stunning brace with goals in the 34th and 45+1 minutes, expertly exploiting spaces in Göztepe’s transitional defense to give his side an insurmountable 4-0 halftime lead.

Göztepe showed renewed spirit after the break, with Brazilian forward Juan pulling a goal back in the 51st minute. Any realistic hopes of a miraculous comeback were dashed, however, when Göztepe's Ogün Bayrak received a straight red card in the 72nd minute for a heavy challenge. Despite being down to ten men, the hosts continued to battle, and Juan converted a stoppage-time penalty (90+3') to finalize the 4-2 scoreline.

The result serves as a massive boost for Gaziantep FK, who climb to seven points and build crucial momentum ahead of a challenging home fixture against Fenerbahçe. Conversely, the defeat leaves Göztepe languishing near the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches, intensifying the pressure as they prepare to visit Alanyaspor next week.