Beşiktaş secured their third consecutive victory by defeating Eyüpspor 3-1 during the 25th week of the Süper Lig, solidifying their place among the league's top teams.
The match, which took place on February 21, 2025, at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium, began dramatically with Eyüpspor scoring just 39 seconds after kickoff. Tayfur Bingöl found the net against his former club, giving Eyüpspor an early lead.
Beşiktaş responded effectively. Just 18 minutes later, Rafa Silva connected with Ciro Immobile's pass, beating the goalkeeper with precision to equalize the score. The momentum shifted again before halftime when Silva assisted Milot Rashica, who headed home from close range to give Beşiktaş the lead at 2-1 going to the locker room.
After the break, Beşiktaş continued to press, and their efforts paid off when Semih Kılıçsoy scored at the 60-minute mark, extending the lead to 3-1. This goal was met with cheers from the visiting supporters, as the match saw Beşiktaş dominating the play against Eyüpspor, who struggled to respond after their initial goal.
"Eyüpspor took the lead with Tayfur Bingöl's goal seconds after the match started," reported by Fanatik, illustrating the wild opening phase of the game.
Despite the loss, Eyüpspor had been competitive throughout the first half and had shown moments of promise with their attacking play. Yet, as the match progressed, Beşiktaş’s experience and skill prevailed. "Rafa Silva leveled the score with his goal following a fantastic assist from Immobile," noted Habit Global, underscoring the significance of their star players.
Beşiktaş's consistent performance this season has seen them rise to fourth place with 41 points, leaving Eyüpspor just behind at 40 points and fifth place. The loss marked Eyüpspor's third consecutive defeat, reflecting their struggles against the league's top teams.
Next week, Beşiktaş is set to face Kayserispor, aiming to maintain their winning streak. Meanwhile, Eyüpspor will look to bounce back as they host Gaziantep FK.
This match showcased the thrilling nature of Turkish football, with Beşiktaş exhibiting not just tactical prowess, but individual brilliance, particularly from players like Rafa Silva, who had 1 goal and 2 assists. "With this win, Beşiktaş extends their winning streak to three matches," said Fanatik, summarizing their commendable performance.