Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice as Bursaspor came from behind to beat Batman Petrolspor 2-1 in a closely contested match on Saturday night.
The Nigerian forward was instrumental in the Green Crocodiles’ comeback, first drawing them level from the penalty spot before scoring again late in the game to complete the turnaround.
Batman Petrolspor took the lead in the 29th minute when Doria found the net, giving the home side an advantage after a competitive opening period.
Bursaspor were forced to respond after falling behind, and Iheanacho eventually restored parity when he converted a penalty on the hour mark.
The 29-year-old then completed Bursaspor’s comeback five minutes before the end of the match, finishing from close range to put his side in front.
His second goal proved decisive as Bursaspor held on to secure a 2-1 victory away from home.
The result was a significant moment for Iheanacho, who played a central role in overturning Batman Petrolspor’s early advantage. His two goals ensured Bursaspor returned from the encounter with all the benefits of a comeback win.
Speaking to the media after the match, Iheanacho expressed his satisfaction with the result and praised the significance of the victory for the people of Bursa.
“We are happy, we won today, it was a great victory for us especially for the people of Bursa that were watching the game,” Iheanacho said during his interaction with the media after the game.
The striker also acknowledged that Bursaspor had expected a difficult contest before the match and said the team was pleased to have overcome the challenge.
“We knew it was going to be a tough game, but we came out on top to win. We are very happy to return to Bursa with a win.”
Bursaspor’s victory was secured after they had initially been made to chase the game following Doria’s first-half goal.
Batman Petrolspor had taken control with the opening goal in the 29th minute, but Iheanacho’s penalty just after the hour mark changed the momentum of the match.
The Nigerian then struck again in the closing stages, finding the net from close range to give Bursaspor the lead for the first time.
The Green Crocodiles managed to protect their advantage until the final whistle and completed a 2-1 comeback.
For Iheanacho, the evening ended with two goals and a victory to celebrate, while Bursaspor left the contest having overturned a deficit on the road.
The forward’s contribution was particularly important after Batman Petrolspor had taken the lead, as his goals accounted for both of Bursaspor’s strikes.
The victory also allowed the team to return to Bursa with the result they had wanted after what Iheanacho described as a tough encounter.
With the match having gone against them early on, Bursaspor’s response ultimately proved enough to secure the win.
Iheanacho’s late finish was the decisive moment, completing his personal double and ensuring that the Green Crocodiles recovered from Doria’s 29th-minute opener.
After the match, the Nigerian forward made clear his satisfaction with the result, highlighting both the team’s achievement and the importance of winning for those watching in Bursa.
Bursaspor therefore ended Saturday night’s contest with a 2-1 victory, while Iheanacho emerged as the decisive figure after scoring both goals in the comeback.
