Winner at home (3-1), Besiktas confirmed their victory by dominating KF Tirana to qualify for the next stage of the Europa League Conference. Despite the absence of their Congolese left side, Arthur Masuaku, who received a direct red card, the Black Eagles were able to find the necessary resources to win on the road, with in particular a good performance from the Congolese Jackson Muleka.
The match started in a balanced way, with a sterile first period in terms of goals. It was ultimately Ethan Ampadu who opened the scoring for Besiktas, giving the Turkish club a crucial advantage for qualification. Unfortunately, Arthur Masuaku was sent off following a serious foul, leaving his team at 10 players.
Despite this numerical handicap, Besiktas managed to seal the game thanks to Vincent Aboubakar, who scored the team’s second goal a quarter of an hour from the end of the match. Jackson Muleka, aligned on the left flank of the attack, was replaced in the 80th minute. His active participation in the game contributed to his team’s victory.
With this qualification, Besiktas moves on to the third and final qualifying round of the Europa League Conference, which will take place on August 10 and 17. Despite the absence of Arthur Masuaku for the first match of this third round, the Black Eagles are determined to continue their momentum and to represent Turkey with dignity in this European competition.
This victory for Besiktas shows the dexterity and solidity of the team, despite the difficulties encountered during the match. Congolese players, Jackson Muleka and Arthur Masuaku, have also proven their talent and positive contribution to the team. The rest of the competition will therefore be to be followed with interest to see how far Besiktas can go in this Europa League Conference.
In conclusion, Besiktas’ qualification for the next round of the Europa League Conference is great news for the club. Despite the expulsion of Arthur Masuaku, the team was able to find the necessary resources to win thanks to talented players like Jackson Muleka