Antalyaspor Defeated Pendikspor 3-2

Antalyaspor lost 3-2 to Pendikspor in their 3rd round 1. Lig match at home. New signings' starts and referee disputes stood out.

23 Aug 2026 By Mert Polat · senior correspondent

Antalyaspor's 3-2 Defeat

In the 3rd round of 1. Lig, Antalyaspor faced Orfa Yapı Pendikspor at home. Thuram's goal in the 16th minute put them 1-0 up. The same player scored again in the 40th minute to extend the lead to 2-0.

New Signings' Opportunities

Antalyaspor signed Nzaba, Güray Vural, and Pedrinho after lifting the transfer ban. The new signings started in the first 11, and three substitutions were made in the second half. Ahmet Sağat's goal in the 63rd minute brought the score to 1-2.

Final Minute Disputes

Van de Streek's goal in the 71st minute made it 2-2. Manga's strike in the 73rd minute gave Pendikspor the lead again. In the final minutes, referee Yusuf Adnan Kendirciler refused to grant Antalyaspor's won corner. The coaching staff and players protested.