Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah scored for Kayserispor as they defeated his former side Kasimpasa 3-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday.
Mensah sealed the victory for the Blood and Gold outfits in the 80th minute that helped the club to move away from the relegation spot. Bet with 1xbet.com for the best odds for their next match against Akhisarspor on Sunday.
Kasimpasa had two penalties in the match but Romanian goalkeeper Silviu Lung was equal to the task by saving both efforts that helped to secure the important victory.
The visiting side set the tone for their important win when French player Chery opened the scoring when converting a penalty in the 21st minute after the intervention of the VAR.
The league's leading scorer Mbaye Diagne fluffed the first of the penalties for Kasimpasa when he failed to convert 15 minutes later.
Egyptian star Trezeguet also missed his penalty in the 69th minute before Deniz Turuc extended the scoreline for the visitors almost immediately in the 15th week of the league.
Ghana star Mensah took advantage of a pass from the edge of the box with ten minutes remaining to put the match beyond the reach of Kasimpasa who are seeking to win the league.
His compatriot Gyan continues to warm the bench for the Turkish side as injuries have taken their toll while recent coaches at the club have not made him their first choice striker.
The result lifted Kayserispor out of the relegation zone to the 15th position in the 18-team league while Kasimpasa maintained their second position in the league, seven points adrift of league leaders Basakheshir.