Beşiktaş Defeats Çaykur Rizespor 4-1 to Advance in Turkish Cup

 

Beşiktaş Defeats Çaykur Rizespor 4-1 to Advance in Turkish Cup

Beşiktaş secured a 4-1 victory over Çaykur Rizespor in the final match of Group C of the 2025-2026 Ziraat Turkish Cup. The match, held at the Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul, guaranteed Beşiktaş's advancement to the Round of 16.

A significant factor in the victory was the performance of South Korean forward Oh Hyeon-gyu. Oh scored in the 42nd minute, marking his fourth goal in five matches since joining the club. His immediate impact has garnered international media attention, with some outlets comparing his efficiency to a "UFO" shaking Turkish football. Furthermore, Milot Rashica contributed significantly to the offensive effort, providing a key assist in the 38th minute. The victory over Rizespor extends Beşiktaş's current unbeaten streak to 17 matches across the Süper Lig and the Turkish Cup.

Sources:

• https://chosun.com/sports/besiktas-advances-to-round-of-16-manager-confident

• https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/sports/football/besiktas-forward-oh-hyeongyu-bags-goal

• https://reporteri.net/sport/rashica-assists-in-besiktas-big-win