Beşiktaş punish Gençlerbirliği after early red | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Beşiktaş beat Gençlerbirliği 2-0 in Ankara. In the 18th minute Sékou Koïta was sent off for violent conduct after a VAR review, and Junior Olaïtan later broke the deadlock (56.) with a left footed finish. Orkun Kökçü doubled the lead with a direct free kick into the top right corner (67.). The visitors controlled the game with 24 attempts and 69.2% possession as the hosts struggled with 10 men. Gençlerbirliği visit Konyaspor next, while Kara Kartal host Kasımpaşa.

Player of the Match: Orkun Kökçü dictated the rhythm and settled the contest with a classy set piece, completing 57 accurate passes including 35 in the final third.

Stat of the Match: Kara Kartal produced 24 attempts, their 69.2% possession reflected sustained territorial control.

Three Things We Learned: Playing with ten men from early on tilted the game's balance, as Kara Kartal dominated possession at 69.2%. Junior Olaïtan was the sharpest outlet for the visitors, leading all players with six attempts and five touches in the box. Ricardo Velho kept the scoreline respectable for Gençlerbirliği, making five saves.