A Strong Finish from Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü
Hosting Göztepe in the final week of the THF Women's Super League, Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü came away with a clear 36-22 win. With that result the Bodrum side secured their place in the play-offs.
Superior from start to finish in the match played at Bodrum Binnaz Karakaya Sports Hall on Sunday 8 February 2026, Yalıkavak drew praise for their performance in both attack and defence.
In Control from the First Half
Completing the first half 18-10 ahead, Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü did not drop their tempo after the break either. Opening the gap throughout with disciplined defending and fast attacking play, the Bodrum side stamped their authority on one of the most important matches of the season.
Having already earned direct entry to the play-offs before this final-week victory, Yalıkavakspor showed once again with their consistent performance across the THF Women's Super League season that they had reached their targets.
Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü took the win against Göztepe with goals spread widely across the team. Beyza Gedik and Gülcan Tügel formed the backbone of the attack with 10 goals each, while Edanur Burhan and Ceylan Aydemir contributed 5 apiece. The goalkeepers' performance also played its part in the victory.
Head Coach Kıvanç Özcan: “My team showed character on court”
Reviewing the match afterwards, head coach Kıvanç Özcan said:
“My players have competed with great dedication all season. Taking such a clear win in the final week of the league shows the strength of the team. Our goal now is to prepare for the play-offs as well as we can.”
Handball Section Head Hayrullah Kayacan: “This success is no accident”
The club's handball section head, Hayrullah Kayacan, drew attention to the season as a whole:
“This success is the result of long-term planning and the right squad building. Our coaching staff, our athletes and our club employees have worked in great harmony. We believe we will represent Bodrum as well as possible in the play-offs.”
President Emin Palalı: “Yalıkavak is a handball brand”
Club president Emin Palalı gave this message after the win:
“Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü is now one of the important names in women's handball in Turkey. I thank our supporters, our athletes and everyone who has contributed.”
With the top as their target in the play-off stage too, Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor Kulübü will continue to represent Bodrum handball at the highest level in Turkey.