Besiktas Edges Basaksehir 4-3 with Orkun Kokçu Scoring in Fifth Straight Match

Besiktas returned to winning ways in the league with a narrow 4-3 victory over Basaksehir in a match that was decided deep into stoppage time. Orkun Kokçu, the former Benfica midfielder, once again proved decisive by scoring his fifth consecutive goal for the club.

The match saw Basaksehir take an early advantage when Davie Selke put the visitors ahead in the 34th minute. Besiktas, featuring Tiago Djaló in their starting lineup, responded before halftime through Oh Hyun-gyu, a recent January signing, who scored his second goal since joining the club in the 43rd minute to level the score.

In the second half, Kokçu showcased his influence on the game. In the 59th minute, he capitalized on an assist from Oh Hyun-gyu to complete the turnaround for Besiktas. This goal marked Kokçu's fifth consecutive match with a goal, highlighting his current form and importance to the team.

Despite appearing to have control of the match, Besiktas faced renewed pressure as Basaksehir equalized again in the 88th minute through a header by Bertug Yildirim, bringing the score to 3-3 and silencing the home crowd. The game remained finely balanced until the sixth minute of added time when Mustafa Hekimoglu emerged as the unlikely hero by scoring the winning goal, sealing a dramatic 4-3 victory for Besiktas.

This hard-fought win lifts Besiktas to 40 points, consolidating their position in fifth place in the league standings. Basaksehir, despite their spirited performance, remain in sixth place with 33 points. The result has implications for both teams as they continue their campaigns, with Besiktas aiming to build momentum and possibly challenge higher up the table.

Looking ahead, Besiktas will seek to maintain their winning form in upcoming fixtures, relying on key players like Kokçu and Oh Hyun-gyu to provide attacking impetus. Basaksehir will aim to regroup and address defensive lapses that proved costly in this encounter as they pursue points to improve their standing.