Besiktas suffered a shocking elimination from the Turkish Cup on May 5, 2026, after a late-game collapse against TUMOSAN Konyaspor. The match took place at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul. Konyaspor secured a 1-0 victory, scoring the only goal of the match from a penalty awarded in the dying moments.
Key events:
- The penalty was awarded after a VAR review in the 90+5th minute.
- Konyaspor converted the penalty in the 90+8th minute.
- This marks Konyaspor’s second time reaching the Turkish Cup final in their history.
Despite controlling much of the match, Besiktas failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities. El Bilal Toure and Orkun Kokcu both hit the woodwork during critical moments of the game. The inability to convert chances ultimately cost them dearly.
Sergen Yalcin expressed disappointment over the defeat and acknowledged that fans are calling for his resignation. “If our fans want us to leave, we will leave,” he said after the match. This loss adds pressure to Yalcin as he navigates his position as head coach.
Observers note that Besiktas needs to regroup quickly. They must address their finishing issues if they wish to compete effectively in future matches. The focus will now shift to their upcoming fixtures as they seek redemption.
