In the 15th round of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Beşiktaş faced Gaziantep FK at Tüpraş Stadium. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. This result continued Beşiktaş’s struggle at home, extending their winless streak at Dolmabahçe to four matches.
Match Overview
The game showcased a back-and-forth contest between the two teams. Gaziantep FK took an early lead with Mohamed Bayo scoring in the 7th minute. Beşiktaş equalized just before halftime through El Bilal Toure in the 35th minute.
Gaziantep FK regained the lead in the second half when Bayo scored his second goal in the 66th minute. However, Beşiktaş responded quickly, with Tammy Abraham finding the net just four minutes later. The match concluded with both teams sharing the spoils.
Key Player Performance
- Zafer Görgen- Gaziantep FK goalkeeper, made a remarkable 13 saves during the match.
- This performance marked Görgen’s career-high in saves during a single game, crucial for securing a point in a tough away match.
League Standings Impact
The draw resulted in Beşiktaş accumulating 25 points, while Gaziantep FK improved to 23 points. Despite a solid performance, Beşiktaş continues to struggle in home matches at Dolmabahçe.
Recent Home Match Results
- Match 1: Beşiktaş 1 – 2 Gençlerbirliği (Week 9)
- Match 2: Beşiktaş 2 – 3 Fenerbahçe (Week 11)
- Match 3: Beşiktaş 1 – 1 Samsunspor (Week 13)
- Match 4: Beşiktaş 2 – 2 Gaziantep FK (Recent Match)
Across these matches, Beşiktaş secured only 2 out of a possible 12 points. This indicates a concerning trend for the team as they aim to regain form.
Attendance and Squad Updates
During the Gaziantep FK match, noticeable gaps appeared in the stands, despite strong attendance at the behind-the-goal areas. German defender Felix Uduokhai was absent from the squad due to personal reasons following the passing of his grandmother. Additionally, Portuguese player Rafa Silva did not feature in the match, despite returning to training after a short absence.
