In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, Besiktas emerged victorious in the Istanbul derby, overcoming Fenerbahce with a 2-1 win during the fourth round of the Turkish Football League.
The match saw Fenerbahce initially take the lead when Milan Skriniar found the net in the 26th minute. However, the hosts’ advantage was short-lived as Besiktas responded decisively before halftime. Ridvan Yilmaz leveled the score in the 38th minute, setting the stage for a gripping second half.
Decisive Moments in the Second Half
As the game progressed, Besiktas maintained pressure and eventually secured the winning goal in the 73rd minute, thanks to Dusan Vlahovic. This strike proved to be the match-winner, sealing a crucial victory for the visitors.
With this result, Besiktas climbed to second place in the league standings, accumulating 9 points, just one behind the leaders, Galatasaray. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce remained on 6 points, reflecting the competitive nature of the early season.