Çorum FK secured a 2-1 victory over Rizespor in a Süper Lig fixture held at Corum Stadyumu. The match, which kicked off at 17:00 UTC on October 16, 2026, saw a competitive first half followed by a decisive late goal.

The game began with an early caution as Zakaria Ariss of Rizespor received a yellow card in the 12th minute. Çorum FK's Berat Özdemir was also booked later in the 27th minute, indicating a physical start to the contest.

Rizespor opened the scoring through Q. Laci in the 32nd minute, giving them an early advantage. This lead, however, was short-lived as C. Under of Çorum FK found the back of the net just six minutes later, leveling the score at 1-1 in the 38th minute.

First Half Action and Discipline

The first half was marked by both goal-scoring action and disciplinary incidents. Following Q. Laci's opener, Çorum FK quickly responded to erase Rizespor's lead before the break. The two yellow cards issued in the initial 27 minutes set a tone for the match's intensity.

After C. Under's equalizer, the teams went into the halftime interval with the score tied. The second half would determine the outcome of this Süper Lig encounter.

Second Half Decider

The second half saw fewer goals but continued disciplinary actions. The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute when Y. Moukoko scored for Çorum FK, putting them ahead 2-1. This late goal shifted the momentum firmly in favor of the home side.

Following Çorum FK's go-ahead goal, Modibo Sagnan of Rizespor received a yellow card in the 81st minute. Gökhan Sazdağı of Çorum FK was also cautioned in the 83rd minute, bringing the total number of yellow cards to four for the match. These late bookings did not alter the scoreline. Çorum FK maintained their lead through to the final whistle, securing all three points in front of their home support at Corum Stadyumu.