Beşiktaş Defeats Kocaelispor 3-1 in Trendyol Süper Lig Showdown

ISTANBUL, Turkey — Beşiktaş defeated Kocaelispor 3-1 in a Trendyol Süper Lig match on September 29, 2025. The victory marked Beşiktaş’s second consecutive win, allowing them to climb to fifth place in the league.

The home team took an early lead, with Rafa Silva scoring in the 4th minute. Following a defensive error by Kocaelispor, Abraham assisted Toure, whose shot was deflected. Silva capitalized on the opportunity, putting Beşiktaş ahead 1-0.

In the 10th minute, Vaclav Cerny doubled the score for Beşiktaş, finishing from close range after Kocaelispor’s goalkeeper attempted to handle the ball outside the box but failed.

Kocaelispor managed to respond in the second half. Tayfur Bingöl scored in the 50th minute, cutting Beşiktaş’s lead to 2-1. After receiving a pass from Keita, Bingöl executed a precise shot, beating goalkeeper Mert Günok.

The match remained tense until the final moments, when Oleksandr Syrota scored an own goal in stoppage time to seal the fate of Kocaelispor, pushing the final score to 3-1.

Beşiktaş coach Sergen Yalçın implemented a wide rotation during the match, including Tammy Abraham and Jota Silva. Meanwhile, Kocaelispor’s manager Selçuk İnan responded with tactical changes. The match showed Kocaelispor struggling with errors, evidenced by multiple yellow cards handed out against players including their goalkeeper.

This defeat leaves Kocaelispor at the bottom of the table with just two points, continuing their disappointing season.