The Istanbul team moved a point clear of their rivals, who did not play tonight, thanks to Harry Kewell's 77th-minute strike.

Kayserispor could have gone top with victory over Antalyaspor but they were surprisingly beaten 2-1 at home.

Korhan Ozturk gave the visitors a fifth-minute lead and an own goal from Ariza Makukula made it two before substitute Omer Sismanoglu netted a last-minute consolation.

Strugglers Ankaragucu and Denizlispor were both beaten again. Third bottom Ankaragucu lost 3-2 at home to Sivasspor in cruel fashion as Baki Mercimek's injury-time own goal proved decisive after Metin Akan looked to have salvaged a point.

Denizlispor, meanwhile, lost 2-1 at Gaziantepspor, Beto and Julio Cesar netting for the hosts.

In today's other matches, Kasimpasa beat Manisaspor 3-1 and Eskisehirspor and Diyarbakirspor played out a goalless draw.