04.11.2025 11:41
In the derby where Beşiktaş lost to Fenerbahçe 3-2, Orkun Kökçü's foul on Edson Alvarez changed the course of the match. After a VAR review, Orkun received a red card for this intervention, which brought back an old rivalry from their time at Feyenoord and Ajax. It was revealed that a similar harsh foul had occurred between the two players during their years in the Netherlands.
In the derby where Beşiktaş lost 3-2 to Fenerbahçe, the foul committed by Orkun Kökçü on Edson Alvarez became the turning point of the match. The position for which referee Ali Yılmaz issued a red card after a VAR review completely changed the course of the game. However, the striking detail is that these two players have a history of fierce competition…
BEŞİKTAŞ GAVE UP THE MATCH FROM 2-0
In the 11th week of the Super League, Beşiktaş lost the derby after taking a 2-0 lead at home, ending the match 3-2. With goals from El Bilal Toure and Emirhan Topçu, the black-and-whites had the advantage, but in the 26th minute, Orkun Kökçü's red card completely disrupted the balance of the game. Fenerbahçe came from behind to win the match with goals from İsmail Yüksek, Asensio, and Jhon Duran.
THE FOUL THAT CHANGED THE FATE OF THE MATCH
In the 25th minute, after a harsh intervention on Edson Alvarez, Orkun Kökçü received a yellow card first, but after the VAR review, he was sent off with a direct red card. Following the incident, Beşiktaş's head coach Sergen Yalçın also received a red card due to his protests.
TENSION FROM THE PAST
After the derby, it was brought to attention on social media that the rivalry between Orkun Kökçü and Edson Alvarez dates back years. It was recalled that during the period when Orkun Kökçü played for Feyenoord from 2018 to 2023 and Alvarez played for Ajax from 2023 to 2025, a similar foul occurred between them in the Dutch derby.
IT BECAME A TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the red card incident, football fans shared posts about the history of the two players. Many comments emphasized that the long-standing fierce rivalry between Orkun Kökçü and Alvarez flared up again in this derby.