Late Penalty Denies Hatayaspor Vital Win at Besiktas

In a tightly contested match at the Vodafone Park on Sunday, Fisayo Dele Bashiru‘s goal seemed to secure a much-needed victory for Hatayaspor against Besiktas. The midfielder’s 55th-minute strike ignited hope for the struggling team, pushing them closer to escaping relegation.

However, in a dramatic turn of events, Besiktas managed to salvage a point in the dying minutes of the game. A late penalty awarded in the seventh minute of stoppage time shattered Hatayaspor’s hopes of a crucial win and dealt a blow to their survival chances in the Turkish Super Lig.

The goal marked Bashiru’s seventh of the season, showcasing his importance to Hatayaspor’s fight against relegation. With just one round of matches remaining, Hatayaspor find themselves two points adrift of safety, making the final fixture of the season a must-win encounter.

Next Sunday, Hatayaspor will face off against Rizespor in a do-or-die clash as they desperately seek three points to stave off relegation. Their fate will also hinge on the results of fellow strugglers Ankaragucu, Konyaspor, and Gaziantep, adding further tension to the intense relegation battle in the Turkish top flight.