In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round, Beşiktaş suffered a 4-2 defeat at home against Shakhtar Donetsk. The return match will be played on July 31 in Poland.
In the match held at Tüpraş Stadium, Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk took the lead in the 7th minute with a goal from Alisson Santana. In the 28th minute, Eguinaldo doubled the advantage with a header. Beşiktaş pulled one back in the 38th minute as Tammy Abraham converted a penalty, making it 2-1, and the first half ended with this score.
In the second half, the visitors scored their third goal in the 67th minute through Kevin. Beşiktaş managed to respond with a goal from Joao Mario in the 87th minute, but Kevin struck again in stoppage time to seal the 4-2 victory.
With this result, Beşiktaş finished the first leg of the second qualifying round with a defeat. If they advance to the next stage, they will face the loser of the Rangers vs. Panathinaikos tie in the third qualifying round. If eliminated, they will continue their journey in the UEFA Conference League, facing the winner of the St. Patricks vs. Kalju matchup.
New Signings on the Field
David Jurasek, Tammy Abraham, and Orkun Kökçü, who joined Beşiktaş during the summer transfer window, all started in the lineup. Head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deployed Kökçü in midfield, Abraham up front, and Jurasek at left-back.
Gedson Fernandes Played on the Left Wing
Midfielder Gedson Fernandes was assigned to the left flank in this match. In the attacking line, he was supported by Rafa Silva, Milot Rashica, and Tammy Abraham.
Demir Ege Returns After 423 Days
Young player Demir Ege Tıknaz made his official return to the pitch in a Beşiktaş jersey after 423 days. The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Rio Ave, caught the coaching staff's attention with his performance.
Return Leg in Poland
The return leg between Beşiktaş and Shakhtar Donetsk will be played on Thursday, July 31, at 21:00 at Reymana Stadium in Krakow, Poland.
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