Beşiktaş Stumbles Against Antalyaspor and Loses Key Players
On matchday 21 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Onvo Antalyaspor and Beşiktaş drew 1-1 in a match filled with intensity and excitement until the final whistle. Rafa Silva put the visitors ahead in the 79th minute, but Erdal Rakip equalized in the 85th to secure the draw.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team reached 32 points in the standings, while Emre Belözoğlu's side remained at 22 points. However, the draw came at a cost for the black-and-white team, as Al-Musrati and Rafa Silva will miss the next match due to suspensions after receiving yellow cards. Additionally, Jonas Svensson and Emirhan Topçu left the pitch injured.
The match was full of chances. In the first half, Semih Kılıçsoy nearly opened the scoring with a header that struck the crossbar. Later, Gedson Fernandes attempted a shot inside the box, but goalkeeper Kenan Piric made a crucial save. In the second half, Ciro Immobile appeared to double the lead, but his goal was disallowed for offside.
Antalyaspor's equalizer came from a well-worked play on the left flank. Van de Streek managed to keep the ball in play near the corner and assisted Erdal Rakip, who finished with composure past Mert Günok. In the final minutes, the home side pressed for a winner, but Beşiktaş's goalkeeper denied them the chance.
In the next matchday, Beşiktaş will have a break as they are scheduled for a bye week in the Süper Lig, while Antalyaspor will visit Atakaş Hatayspor, looking to return to winning ways.