‘Beşiktaş’ Archives
Turkey: The climax
There were amazing scenes in Bursa last night as unheralded Bursaspor became only the fifth club (and only the second outside of Istanbul) to win the Turkish league. A Pablo Batalla strike and a İbrahim Toraman own goal earned Bursaspor the victory over Beşiktaş that sealed the title. What's most impressive about the victory is that it's been [...]
Turkish weekend, 12th – 13th December
Here's what went down in my neck of the woods. Manisaspor 1 - 1 Beşiktaş Manisaspor 1 - Besiktas 1- Watch more Videos at Vodpod. Antalyaspor 2 - 3 Galatasaray Antalyaspor -vs- Galatasaray (2-3)- Watch more Videos at Vodpod. Fenerbahçe 3 - 2 Ankaragücü Fenerbahce 3 - Ankaraguru 2- Watch [...]
Champions League lowlights, December 8th and 9th
Another round of fixtures out of the way, we'll soon clear out the trash and get down to business. The image of the evening: Beşiktaş fans show what they think of Thierry Henry-loving ref Martin Hansson before their match against CSKA Moscow, which they would lose, no thanks to the ref, probably. Wolfsburg 1 - 3 Manchester United [...]
Champions League lowlights, November 24th and 25th
Debrecen 0 - 1 Liverpool Brave Liverpool secured their place in the much feted Europa league with a fine 1-0 away win against crack Eastern European opposition in one of those classic Liverpool European nights. Does that sound like making the most of a bad thing? Debrecen 0 - 1 Liverpool - Watch more Sports Videos at [...]
Champions League lowlights, November 3rd and 4th
November 3rd Jammy Manc buggers. Oh well, at least it livened up the evening. I spent it watching Beşiktaş meekly raising the white flag against the VW boys, while flicking over to the surprisingly entertaining Madrid - Milan match. Manchester United 3 - 3 CSKA Moscow Sir Alex has reacted angrily to Darren Fletcher's booking for diving [...]
First Group matches in the Champions League
Liverpool 1 - 0 Debrecen Boring, predictable pointless fixture? I have to agree with you, dear reader. Dirk Kuyt's goal on the stroke of half-time proved enough for a dominant Liverpool at Anfield. Do you really give a shit? Liverpool 1 - 0 Debrecen - Watch more Sports Videos at Vodpod. Standard 2 - 3 Arsenal The Gunners [...]
Do the likes of Beşiktaş stand a chance in the Champions League?
The red peril are in town tonight to play my favourite Turkish team Beşiktaş. Tickets are a not unreasonably priced 75 lira (30 quid / 50 dollars) Will I be going? Will I buggery: here’s why. United's comical elimination in the 2006 group stage remains the only instance in the previous four seasons that any of the eight clubs drawn from pot [...]
Turkish weekend
Here's what football is like down my way. Pretty good, eh? Ankaraspor 0 - 2 Galatasaray Cimbom had to wait until late on to claim victory, big Harry Kewell and Shabani Nonda both bagging goals inside the final 20 minutes. Fenerbahce 2 - 1 Manisaspor Things looked dodgy for the home side when Emre Belozoğlu was dismissed after 75 [...]
European roundup
Turkey: A good win for cimbom but a terrible result at home for Trabzon. This could be a very predictable season if things continue the way they've started. Beşiktaş 2 - 0 Antalyaspor A fine opener from Holosko and a belter of a free-kick from Tello midway through the second half earned mighty Beşiktaş the points. Fenerbahçe 3 - 0 [...]
Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor 1 – 1 Beşitkaş
The reigning champions and my favourite Turkish team opened the new season away to their Istanbul rivals. Michael Fink’s low 25-yard drive put the visiors into a 29th minute lead, but just two minutes later Ibrahim Akın scored a wonderful effort to earn the hosts a point. Istanbul Büyükşehir 1 - 1 Beşitkaş - Watch more [...]
