Beşiktaş's Clinical Efficiency Silences Konyaspor's Home Pressure

Average Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Beşiktaş proved that possession and territory matter far less than precision and ruthlessness, seizing a commanding 2-0 victory to extend their unbeaten run and tighten their grip on second place.

Possession Without Purpose

Konyaspor dominated the ball—71% possession, 22 shots fired—yet lacked the intensity to convert pressure into goals. Orkun Kökcü orchestrated Beşiktaş's rare but lethal forays upfield. In the 21st minute, a surgical pass from Kökcü found Wilfred Ndidi, who finished with clinical precision. Konyaspor's 17 corners and relentless set-piece assault proved toothless against a disciplined away defence. The home side's xG of 0.85 betrayed their wasteful finishing.

Abraham's Double and VAR's Intervention

Tammy Abraham's 73rd-minute strike restored order to the balance. With just 29% possession, Beşiktaş's xG of 1.73 exposed Konyaspor's defensive fragility. The pivotal moment arrived in the 88th minute when VAR intervened, cancelling Abraham's second goal. The decision, while technically correct, amplified the stakes—a three-goal margin became two, yet the outcome never wavered. Beşiktaş's efficiency stood unmatched: four shots on target, two goals.

Konyaspor's Frustration, Beşiktaş's Ascent

The hosts' defeat marks their first loss of the season, ending a two-game winning streak. Konyaspor remain sixth with 6 points, now three points adrift of Beşiktaş's commanding 9-point haul. The upset factor vanished when Ndidi's early strike set the tone. Beşiktaş, unbeaten through three matches, have signalled their title credentials with ruthless away form.