Match preference: Beşiktaş – Adana Demirspor 4-1 at Tüpraş Stadyumu (Süper Lig, Round of 35)
Beşiktaş took an important three-pointer at home at Tupras Stadion when they outclassed Adana Demirspor 4-1 in the 35th round of the Süper Lig. With this victory, the Black and Whites secured third place in the table, one point ahead of Samsunspor.
Immediately after the game, the club announced that Serdal Adali, who was the one who managed to persuade Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to stop giving lectures at management seminars and instead go back on the sidelines, has been chosen for another two years. The club writes: Our President Serdal Adali was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Beşiktaş JK at the Annual General Meeting of Elected Representatives.
Goalscorers
- 29′ Rafa Silva (1-0)
- 44′ Milot Rashica (2-0)
- 45+8′ Arda Okan Kurtulan (2-1)
- 62′ Ciro Immobile (3-1)
- 83′ João Mário (4-1)
Key moments of the match
Beşiktaş dominated from the start, and Rafa Silva opened the scoring after a precise assist from Immobile. Rashica doubled the lead just before halftime, but Adana reduced the deficit in injury time through Arda Okan Kurtulan.
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In the second half, Immobile and João Mário secured the victory with clinical finishes. Adana’s goalkeeper Deniz Eren Dönmez saved several dangerous shots, but couldn’t prevent Beşiktaş from running away with a comfortable victory.
Sticky Notes
- Comeback: Team captain Necip Uysal returned after a long injury spell (substitute in 86′).
- Injuries: Both Uduokhai (Beşiktaş) and Ali Yavuz Kol (Adana) were substituted after a head scratch.
- Yellow cards: Five players were cautioned, including Rafa Silva and Gedson Fernandes.
Table Position
With this victory, Beşiktaş increased to 58 points and overtook Samsunspor in the table. Adana Demirspor remain at the bottom with only 22 points.
Coach statements:
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Beşiktaş):
“We controlled the game and created a lot of chances. Proud of how the boys handled the pressure.” and continued: “I’m very happy with the three points. I have to admit that we didn’t play our best game tonight, but my players put in all their energy and fought hard from start to finish. We ran until we got cramps in our legs. It was also a great collective effort. We want to finish the season in third place, but we still have four games to play. We’re going to see our performances next year.”
Mustafa Alper Avcı (Adana):
“We fought, but Beşiktaş were too strong today. The focus is now on the next game.”
Lineups:
Beşiktaş: Ersin; Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai (Terzi 20’/Uysal 86′), Masuaku; Hadžiahmetović, Gedson; Rashica (Arroyo 72′), Rafa, Chamberlain (Hekimoğlu 11’/Kılıçsoy 86′); Immobile (João Mário 72′)
Adana Demirspor: Deniz; Arda, Tolga, Burhan (Demirbağ 46′), Abdulsamet; Tayfun, Balat; Maestro, Ali Yavuz (Aimbetov 19′), Yusuf; Alioui
Attendance: 32,457
Referee: Çağdaş Altay
Beşiktaş finishes the season against Konyaspor away, while Adana faces Antalyaspor at home.
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