Despite the defeat in Beşiktaş, the only good news of the night: Orkun Kökçü

Despite the defeat in Beşiktaş, the only good news of the night: Orkun Kökçü

06.11.2026 01:30

In Beşiktaş, who lost to Celtic, Orkun Kökçü, returning to the pitch after 21 days, made the score 2-2 with a stylish goal from distance in the 86th minute. For the Black-and-Whites, Orkun's return with a goal was somewhat of a morale boost despite the defeat.

In the fourth week of the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş, away to Scotland's Celtic, lost 3-2 to their opponent and suffered their first defeat in the league phase.

ORKUN BACK ON THE PITCH AFTER 21 DAYS

Orkun Kökçü, who was injured in the UEFA Europa League second-week match against Hoffenheim on 15 October, was back in the jersey after a 21-day absence.

HE RETURNED WITH A SPECTACULAR GOAL

Orkun Kökçü, who came on in the 76th minute in place of Salih Özcan, made the score 2-2 with a stylish goal from distance in the 86th minute. On the left wing, Poku played his pass to Orkun Kökçü just outside the penalty area. In Orkun's powerful shot from long range, the ball went into the net just inside the post to the right of the goalkeeper. Orkun's return with a goal was somewhat of a morale boost for the black-and-whites despite the defeat.

THE MATCHES HE COULD NOT PLAY AND THE RESULTS

Orkun, who was away from his team in the league matches against Trabzonspor, Başakşehir and Kasımpaşa, was also unable to take part in the Crystal Palace match in Europe. During this period, Beşiktaş lost to Trabzonspor, drew with Crystal Palace and Kasımpaşa, and left the Başakşehir match with a win.

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