On March 15, 2025, Tümosan Konyaspor managed to pull off an impressive victory against Beşiktaş, winning 1-0 in the 28th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, even after finishing the match with only nine players. The encounter, held at Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadium, marked another challenging moment for the black-and-white team, who now find themselves needing to regroup quickly.
The only goal of the match came from Konyaspor’s Uğurcan Yazğılı just before halftime, giving his team the lead and eventual victory. This pivotal goal was scored during the 45th minute after Tunahan Taşçı delivered a precise cross from the right flank. Yazğılı’s effort found the back of the net, leaving Beşiktaş struggling to find their rhythm.
Despite some promising chances, Beşiktaş was unable to convert their opportunities, highlighted by Gedson Fernandes hitting the crossbar earlier on. The team did mount pressure initially, but the Konyaspor defense, marshaled by goalkeeper Deniz Ertaş, held firm to secure the three points.
Both teams faced disciplinary actions during the match, as Konyaspor's Melih Bostan received his marching orders after just 27 minutes. Initially shown a yellow card for his foul on Paulista, Bostan was then issued a red card following a VAR review, altering the game's dynamics significantly. This meant Konyaspor had to adapt quickly to playing with one less player for the remainder of the match.
But as if it wasn't enough of a setback, Konyaspor’s Alassane Ndao followed suit, receiving his second yellow card for his challenge early in the second half, leaving his team with just nine players against Beşiktaş's full squad. Despite this numerical disadvantage, Konyaspor displayed resilience and tactical acumen, countering Beşiktaş efficiently.
The second half saw frantic efforts from Beşiktaş, with multiple attempts including hard shots from Masuaku and other forwards, yet Konyaspor's Ertaş consistently thwarted their efforts, making several key saves. Beşiktaş came close to leveling the score when Chamberlain's header hit the post during injury time, showcasing the desperate push from the black-and-whites.
With this result, Beşiktaş remains fourth with 44 points, still eyeing European competition qualifications, but this loss raises questions about their current form and tactics. On the other hand, Konyaspor climbed to 13th place, now sitting at 31 points, providing them with hope as they look to climb the table.
The contrasting fortunes from this match will surely prompt tactical discussions for both managers moving forward. Beşiktaş's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made one change from their previous match against Gaziantep FK, opting for Paulista instead of Emirhan Topçu, yet it proved insufficient for past mistakes to remain uncorrected.
Looking forward, Beşiktaş will have to bounce back quickly as they gear up for their next fixture against rival Galatasaray, which promises to be another high-stakes match within Turkish football's biggest rivalry. Meanwhile, Konyaspor will be seeking to maintain their newfound momentum as they face Gaziantep FK at home.