Besiktas beat Basaksehir 2-0

In Week 9 of the Super Lig, Besiktas beat Basaksehir 2-0 at Vodafone Park to take all three points. In the first half, the black-and-whites struggled to break down the opposing defence and went into the dressing room goalless, due to misplaced passes and a lack of quality in the final shots.

In the second half, Italiano's changes altered the course of the match. Poku came on for Cerny and Oh came on for Ndidi. Oh put Besiktas ahead in the 76th minute. Junior Olaitan made it 2-0 in the 89th minute.

Commentators stressed that Besiktas were more effective down the left flank, did not make enough use of the right side, and that Vlahovic had difficulty finding space. They noted that Kartal, by introducing a two-striker formation in a 4-4-2 shape, got more players into the penalty area.

The result matters a great deal for Besiktas. The team stayed clear of the pressure and debate that a dropped point could have brought. The main expectation now is that the energy and discipline shown in this win can be maintained in the upcoming matches.