In an emotional and tense match, Beşiktaş managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Göztepe in the 32nd round of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The game, played at Gürsel Aksel Stadium, lived up to expectations, offering moments of high intensity and clear opportunities for both teams.

First Half: Domination and Controversy

The match began with Beşiktaş quickly taking the initiative. In the 10th minute, Rafa Silva scored for the visitors following a brilliant team play. Oxlade-Chamberlain delivered a through ball to Rashica, who, with great vision, assisted Rafa Silva to give Beşiktaş the lead. However, Göztepe quickly responded.

Despite Beşiktaş's attempts to extend their lead, the home team came close to equalizing on several occasions. In the 13th minute, Tijanic fired a powerful shot from outside the box, but it hit the left post of Mert Günok's goal, who was alert enough to keep the ball out. A few minutes later, in the 41st minute, Rafa Silva scored again for Beşiktaş, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a review by the video assistant referee (VAR), leaving Solskjaer's team feeling they deserved more.

Göztepe’s Response

The second half began with Göztepe determined to fight for the equalizer. In the 46th minute, İsmail Köybaşı scored a fantastic goal from the edge of the box, leaving Beşiktaş's goalkeeper, Mert Günok, with no chance. The left-back's stunning shot found the top corner, sparking celebrations from the players and local fans. With the game now tied, Göztepe began to apply more pressure, creating several chances to take the lead.

Beşiktaş Couldn’t Avoid the Draw

Despite some efforts by Beşiktaş to regain the lead, Göztepe came close to scoring their second goal in the 66th minute, when Tijanic and other players had a couple of clear chances. However, Mert Günok stood strong and kept Göztepe from finding the winning goal. Meanwhile, Beşiktaş continued to push for the win but failed to convert any of their offensive plays, resulting in a draw that left both teams with mixed feelings.

The Road Ahead

With this draw, Beşiktaş reaches 49 points and remains in the fight for the top spots in the Trendyol Süper Lig, while Göztepe earns an important point in their battle for survival, reaching 40 points. In the next round, Beşiktaş will face Atakaş Hatayspor at home, while Göztepe will host Rams Başakşehir in a crucial match for their top-flight survival.

Key Moments of the Match

• 10' : Rafa Silva scores for Beşiktaş (0-1).
• 13' : Tijanic hits the post for Göztepe.
• 41' : Rafa Silva’s goal ruled out for offside.
• 46' : İsmail Köybaşı scores for Göztepe (1-1).
• 62' : Oxlade-Chamberlain’s chance saved by Mateusz Lis.
• 66' : Göztepe comes close to scoring with several dangerous plays.

This draw shows that both teams still have a lot of work ahead, with Beşiktaş looking to regain their rhythm and Göztepe fighting to avoid relegation. The next round promises more excitement in the Trendyol Süper Lig.