Beşiktaş had not beaten Kasımpaşa in the league since a 5-2 away win in the 2022-2023 season. The two teams faced off at Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul on March 19, 2026, during the 27th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig.
In a crucial match for both teams, Beşiktaş emerged victorious with a score of 2-1, marking the end of a five-game winless streak against Kasımpaşa. Oh Hyeon-gyu opened the scoring for Beşiktaş in the 11th minute, giving the home team an early lead.
Beşiktaş continued to apply pressure, and their efforts paid off when Orkun Kökçü scored the second goal during first-half stoppage time. This goal solidified Beşiktaş’s advantage going into the break.
Kasımpaşa, however, responded in the second half. They were awarded a penalty in the 57th minute, which Adrian Benedyczak successfully converted, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
The match was officiated by referee Batuhan Kolak and was broadcast live on beIN Sports 1. With this victory, Beşiktaş climbed to fourth place in the league with a total of 52 points, while Kasımpaşa found themselves in 14th place with 24 points.
Beşiktaş’s coach, Sergen Yalçın, expressed relief at the victory, highlighting the importance of the win in boosting the team’s morale. Meanwhile, Kasımpaşa’s coach, Emre Belözoğlu, acknowledged the challenges his team faced during the match.
Looking ahead, Beşiktaş will prepare for a significant derby against Fenerbahçe after the international break, while Kasımpaşa will face Kayserispor in their next match.
This victory not only breaks the winless streak for Beşiktaş but also sets the stage for an intense rivalry match in the upcoming weeks.
