January 3, 2026

The Daughters of the Sea Open the Second Half of the Season with a Goal Show

A moment from the match: the defence in blue in front of goal against an opponent in yellow

Competing in the Women's Handball Super League, Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor hosted Ankara Yenimahalle Belediyespor in their first match of the second half of the season. In the game played at Bodrum Binnaz Karakaya Sports Hall on Saturday 3 January 2026, supporters filled the stands and did not leave the Daughters of the Sea alone.

A Fast Start, and Control They Never Gave Up

Starting the match effectively, the Bodrum side took control from the opening minutes with firm defending and quick attacking organisation. The Yalıkavak side established their superiority through high-tempo play.

Half-Time: 17-8 to Yalıkavak

Armada Praxis Yalıkavak Spor opened the gap with a run of goals in the first half. Keeping up their disciplined play until the interval, the Daughters of the Sea closed the first half 17-8 ahead.

A Flood of Goals in the Second Half

The Yalıkavak side did not drop their tempo after the break either, maintaining their productive attacking play. Giving their opponents no way through in defence, the Bodrum side extended the gap with every passing minute to come away with a clear 43-19 victory.

Ceylan Aydemir on Top, a Collective Attacking Display

Ceylan Aydemir was the game's top scorer for Yalıkavak with 9 goals. Tuana Akman (6), Beyza Gedik (5), Gülcan Tügel (4), Ziva Copi (7) and İlke Yıldız (4) made important contributions to the win.

The balanced attacking performance across the team was notable.

Full Support from the Stands

Bodrum's sports lovers gave their team great encouragement with their chants throughout the match. Making a strong start to the second half of the league season, the Daughters of the Sea showed their title credentials once again with this performance.

Thanks to the Stands from President Emin Palalı

After the match, Emin Palalı drew attention to the support from the stands in the first game of the second half:

“Starting the second half of the league at home in this atmosphere was very valuable for us. I thank from the heart all the Bodrum sports lovers who filled the stands and did not leave the Daughters of the Sea alone. This team is stronger the more united it is in the stands as well as on court. We will continue on our way with determination and with the same support in the second half of the season.”