Congolese midfielder Gaius Makouta showcased his goal-scoring prowess as Alanyaspor secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Konyaspor in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig clash on Friday night.
Makouta wasted no time in making his mark, opening the scoring in the 8th minute. The goal came after a defensive mix-up in Konyaspor’s box, leaving a loose ball for the Congolese star to pounce on and calmly slot past the goalkeeper. His early strike gave Alanyaspor a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
The second half saw Alanyaspor continue their dominance. Their efforts were rewarded in the 54th minute when Jefferson Cordova doubled the lead, capitalizing on a precise pass to fire home and make it 2-0.
Despite Alanyaspor’s control of the game, Konyaspor refused to go down without a fight. In the dying moments of the match, at the 90+4 minute mark, they pulled one back through a well-executed strike, reducing the deficit to 2-1. However, it was too little, too late, as Alanyaspor held on for the win.
Makouta’s goal was instrumental in setting the tone for the victory, further solidifying his reputation as a key player for Alanyaspor.