Beşiktaş Secure 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Fenerbahçe in Istanbul Derby

 

Beşiktaş Secure 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Fenerbahçe in Istanbul Derby

Beşiktaş defeated cross-town rivals Fenerbahçe 2-1 at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Kadıköy during the fourth week of the 2026-2027 Turkish Süper Lig season. Fenerbahçe initially took the lead with a goal from defender Milan Škriniar. Beşiktaş subsequently mounted a comeback, initiated by an equalizing goal from former Rangers full-back Rıdvan Yılmaz. The decisive moment occurred in the 73rd minute when Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović secured the winning goal. The victory marks a significant away triumph for Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano in his first major Istanbul derby, breaking Fenerbahçe manager İsmail Kartal's successful run against the Black Eagles. Following the match, the club released Vincenzo Italiano's official post-match reactions praising the team's resilience.

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