Beşiktaş Cruise to 2-0 Away Win Over Gaziantep FK: Djaló Header and Asllani Penalty Keep Black Eagles in European Hunt

Gaziantep FK 0-2 Beşiktaş

Trendyol Süper Lig – Matchweek 32

Friday, 1 May 2026 – Gaziantep Stadium, Gaziantep

Beşiktaş delivered a professional and controlled performance on the road as they defeated Gaziantep FK 2-0 in the Süper Lig on Friday night. The victory extends the Black Eagles’ strong form away from home and keeps them firmly in the race for a European qualification spot heading into the final stretch of the 2025/26 season.

Under manager Sergen Yalçın, Beşiktaş controlled the game from the opening minutes and never really looked in danger of dropping points against a Gaziantep side fighting to stay clear of the lower half of the table.

Match Timeline & Goal Scorers

7’ – Gaziantep FK 0-1 Beşiktaş

Tiago Djaló opened the scoring with a powerful header. Kristjan Asllani delivered an excellent corner from the right, and the Portuguese defender rose highest in the box to nod the ball past the Gaziantep goalkeeper. It was Djaló’s second goal of the season and set the tone for a dominant first half from the visitors.

22’ – Gaziantep FK 0-2 Beşiktaş

Kristjan Asllani doubled the lead from the penalty spot. After a VAR review confirmed a foul inside the area, the Albanian midfielder stepped up and calmly sent the keeper the wrong way. Asllani was involved in both goals (assist + penalty), underlining his growing influence in midfield this season.

The second half saw Gaziantep FK try to push forward in search of a comeback, but Beşiktaş’s defence remained solid. The visitors managed the game intelligently, limiting the hosts to very few clear-cut chances and securing a comfortable clean sheet.

Tactical Analysis & Key Performances

Beşiktaş played with high intensity in the first half, pressing effectively and exploiting set-pieces – an area where they have been particularly dangerous this season. The early goal forced Gaziantep into a more open game, which suited Beşiktaş’s counter-attacking style.

Kristjan Asllani was the standout performer, contributing directly to both goals and controlling the tempo of the match. Tiago Djaló was rock-solid at the back and clinical in attack, while the midfield duo provided the perfect balance between creativity and defensive cover.

For Gaziantep FK, the lack of cutting edge in front of goal was evident once again. Despite some promising moments on the break, they were unable to test the Beşiktaş goalkeeper seriously. Coach Fatih Tekke will be disappointed with the defensive lapses on the first two goals.

Impact on the Süper Lig Standings

With this win, Beşiktaş moved to 59 points from 32 matches (17 wins, 8 draws, 7 losses). They remain in 4th place, just behind the top three but with a healthy gap over 5th-placed İstanbul Başakşehir.

The three points are crucial in the tight battle for European spots:

•  3rd place (Europa League qualification) is still within reach.

•  4th place guarantees at least Conference League football.

Beşiktaş now head into a tough run of fixtures, including the derby against Trabzonspor next weekend, knowing that consistent results will keep their European dreams alive for another season.

This away victory also boosts team morale significantly as they prepare for the decisive final weeks of the campaign.

By Elmira Mirzadegan

Published by May 2, 2026