Başakşehir draw with Rizespor 1-1 in Turkish Super League
- Sports
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:56 | 21 April 2019
- Modified Date: 06:57 | 21 April 2019
Medipol Başakşehir suffered a blow in the Turkish football league title race after drawing with Çaykur Rizespor on Sunday.
At home in Istanbul, Başakşehir drew with Çaykur Rizespor 1-1 in the league on Sunday evening and remained at top with 62 points, just three points more than their closest challenger Galatasaray, in the Week 29 of Turkey's Spor Toto Super Lig.
Çaykur Rizespor's Vedat Muriqi scored at 62nd minute while Başakşehir scored their goal with Edin Visca from a penalty shot during extra time.
Galatasaray defeated Istikbal Mobilya Kayserispor 3-1 on Saturday evening to continue chasing the title. Galatasaray increased its points total to 59 after the victory.
Başakşehir will play against Galatasaray in an away match in the week of 33. If Başakşehir lose, Galatasaray may have a big chance to finish at top.