Kasimpasa Stun Besiktas with a Comeback Win at Dolmabahçe
Besiktas suffered an unexpected setback at Dolmabahçe Stadium, falling 3-1 to Kasimpasa in Matchday 11 of the Süper Lig. Despite taking the lead, the home team failed to hold their advantage and ended up conceding their first home loss of the season. This result leaves Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side wounded in their title pursuit, now with back-to-back losses.
The first half looked promising for Besiktas, who capitalized on Ernest Muçi’s skill to open the scoring just before halftime. With a precise cross from Masuaku on the left, Muçi delivered a powerful shot to put his team ahead. However, the joy was short-lived, as Kasimpasa returned to the field with renewed determination and ambition.
The comeback began in the 54th minute, when Fall sent in a cross from the right that Winck converted to tie the game. This goal restored Kasimpasa’s confidence, allowing them to exploit the lapses in Besiktas’s defense. Just 16 minutes later, Aytaç Kara struck again, making it 2-1 after a pass from Fall, frustrating the home crowd.
In a desperate attempt to equalize, Besiktas left gaps in their defense, which Kasimpasa took advantage of. In the 88th minute, Fall scored the third goal, closing the match and sealing a memorable victory for the visitors. This result not only delivered a harsh blow to Besiktas but also ended their winning streak at home, an achievement that seemed almost unbreakable this season.
The home team now faces another setback for their next match, as Emirhan Topçu has accumulated enough yellow cards to miss the upcoming clash against Başakşehir. Kasimpasa, meanwhile, will also deal with a loss, as Da Costa was sent off in stoppage time.
With this outcome, Besiktas drops to fourth place in the table after their second consecutive defeat, while Kasimpasa celebrates their third straight victory over the black-and-white side.