Beşiktaş defeated Sivasspor 1-0 in the Ziraat Turkey Cup match they played as guests.

Beşiktaş, which has not been able to achieve the desired results in the league and Europe, hosted Sivasspor in the first week match of Group D of the Ziraat Turkey Cup. The black-and-whites ended their victory drought by winning the match played at BG Group September 4 Stadium 1-0.

RAFA SILVA SCORED, STARTED WITH 3 POINTS

The goal that brought victory to Beşiktaş was scored by Rafa Silva in the 20th minute. Following this result, Beşiktaş started the group stage of the cup with 3 points. Sivasspor did not earn any points in their first match in the group.

JOAO MARIO CONTRIBUTED AFTER 3.5 MONTHS

Since joining Beşiktaş, Joao Mario, who only made 1 assist in the 6th week of the Super League against Eyüpspor, made his second scoring contribution to Beşiktaş after 3.5 months with the assist he provided to Rafa Silva.

MERT CAUGHT ATTENTION WITH HIS SAVES

Mert Günok, who completed the last league match against Rizespor with 5 saves, was one of the standout names in the Sivasspor match. The national goalkeeper did not allow goals in important positions and played a significant role in the victory.

SIVASSPOR HIT THE POST TWICE

Sivasspor, who found important positions against Beşiktaş, could not get past the post twice. Fode Koita hit the post in the 69th minute, while Uğur Çiftçi did so in the 88th minute.

WON AFTER 4 MATCHES

Beşiktaş, which has not been able to achieve the desired results recently in the league and Europe, won after 4 matches with the victory against Sivasspor. The black-and-whites, who last defeated Fenerbahçe in the league, had lost to Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Europa League and to Adana Demirspor in the league. The Black Eagle had drawn in their next 2 matches against Çaykur Rizespor and Bodrum FK.

In their next match in the cup, Beşiktaş will host Kırklarelispor. The black-and-whites will also host Bodrum FK in the Super League. Sivasspor, on the other hand, will visit Kocaelispor in their next cup match. The red-and-whites will have a bye week in the Super League.