Adana Demirspor celebrated their first victory of the season with a thrilling 2-1 win over Beşiktaş on December 16, 2023, at the Yeni Adana Stadium. This match, which was highly anticipated, showcased intense football as both teams fought hard for points—one to lift themselves from the bottom of the league, and the other to maintain their title ambitions.
The match kicked off at 19:00 and was broadcasted live on beIN Sports and TOD TV, drawing attention from fans across the nation. Adana Demirspor, enjoying home advantage, opened the scoring early when Yusuf Barası found the net at the 31st minute, surprising Beşiktaş's goalkeeper Mert Günok with a well-placed shot after receiving assistance from Tolga Kalender.
Just eight minutes later, at the 39th minute, Adana Demirspor doubled their lead. Abat Aymbetov elevated the excitement among home supporters by finishing off a beautifully crafted move initiated by Yusuf Sarı, whose clever dribbling allowed him to send the ball across to Aymbetov who scored easily. This left Beşiktaş trailing 2-0 going to halftime.
Despite being under pressure by Adana Demirspor’s solid defense, Beşiktaş regrouped for the second half, and their efforts began to pay off when El-Musrati extended the suspense of the match by scoring at the 72nd minute, following some chaotic play near the Adana goal. This goal injected fresh hope for Beşiktaş, who were desperate to equalize.
Not long after the goal, the game took another turn when Tayyip Talha Sanuç of Beşiktaş received a direct red card for a foul on Yusuf Sarı. This incident at the 76th minute dramatically changed the battlefield, as Beşiktaş was left with ten players against the resilient Adana team.
Despite Beşiktaş’s attempts to capitalize on their brief momentum and push for another goal, they could not break down the stubborn defense of Adana Demirspor. The match concluded with Adana Demirspor claiming their first win of the season—a poignant moment for the team and their fans.
This victory not only marks a morale boost for Adana Demirspor, who managed to secure two precious points, but it also put Beşiktaş's aspirations for the league title under scrutiny. Following this match, Adana Demirspor remained last on the league table with 2 points, whereas Beşiktaş slipped to the 6th position with 25 points, raising concerns about their consistency and performance throughout the season.
"Bu galibiyetle Adana Demirspor taraftarını sevindirirken, Beşiktaş zirve yarışında önemli bir yara aldı," remarked one of the commentators post-match, highlighting the significance of the result as it pertains to both teams’ goals for the season.
Fans from both teams expressed their respective emotions post-game. Adana Demirspor supporters reveled in their team's performance, signaling hopes of more wins to come, whereas Beşiktaş's followers left pondering what went wrong, with many calling for strategies to regain their title chase.
Looking forward, Adana Demirspor will aim to build on this momentum, drawing confidence as they proceed through the league. On the other side, Beşiktaş must regroup swiftly to avoid missing out on their championship ambitions. Both teams will find their way back to the pitch soon, and all eyes will be on them as they continue their journeys through the Süper Lig.
