Late Penalty Secures Fenerbahçe Victory Over Beşiktaş in Tense Istanbul Derby
On April 5, 2026, Fenerbahçe secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Beşiktaş in a highly contested Trendyol Süper Lig matchup. The Istanbul derby, hosted at Chobani Stadium, remained goalless for regulation time before being decided deep into stoppage time. In the 101st minute (90+11'), Kerem Aktürkoğlu successfully converted a penalty kick to claim all three points for Fenerbahçe. The victory significantly impacts the ongoing title race, narrowing the gap at the top of the Süper Lig standings, while Beşiktaş's away form suffered a substantial setback.
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Goal.com US: Fenerbahçe seal victory in a tense clash with Besiktas in the dying moments
Hurriyet Daily News: Fenerbahçe rallies late to beat Beşiktaş as title race narrows
AZERTAC: Fenerbahce win 1-0 against Besiktas with 101st-minute penalty
