By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA

Sivasspor defeated Medipol Basaksehir 1-0 on Sunday evening in Turkey's Super Lig match.

The match in Turkey's Central Anatolian Sivas province saw a resilient home team, as they found the first goal in the 17th minute and managed to hold on until the final whistle.

Arouna Kone scored the eventually-winning goal for Sivasspor, as they managed to dethrone the Istanbul club from first spot.

Galatasaray, who defeated Akhisarspor 4-2 on Saturday evening, currently guaranteed to finish the week in the driving seat with 32 points.

Basaksehir were left with 30 points, while Sivasspor increased their total to 22 points.