Oh Hyeon-gyu delivered another match-winning performance, scoring vital goals in consecutive Turkish Super Lig outings for Besiktas. His brace across two games has solidified the team’s momentum.
Thrilling 3-2 Victory Over Istanbul Basaksehir
Besiktas secured a hard-fought 3-2 win against Istanbul Basaksehir FK at the Patího Term Stadium on January 16 (Korean time) in the 2025-2026 Super Lig’s 22nd round. Despite dominating possession with 40 total shots—including 11 on target and seven off—the Black Eagles fell to fifth in the standings.
The first half saw Besiktas concede an early opener to the opposition in the 36th minute. However, Oh Hyeon-gyu restored parity in the 43rd minute. He intercepted a loose ball from a defensive error, calmly slotted a right-footed shot past the keeper from inside the penalty area for the equalizer.
Assist and Header Seal the Deal
In the second half, a pivotal moment arrived at the 13th minute. From outside the center circle, Oh Hyeon-gyu executed a precise heel pass to Orkun Koku, who volleyed it home to regain the lead.
Basaksehir leveled the score again in the 43rd minute through Bertu Ildrum’s header. Besiktas responded in added time at the 51st minute when Mustafa Elhadji Hekimoglu fired in the decisive winner.
Oh Hyeon-gyu featured for 86 minutes, earning a top SofaScore rating of 8.5—the highest among his teammates. He led in passes completed at 8.9 accuracy and topped tackles won.
Impressive Stats Highlight Dominance
- Two key passes from outside the box
- Won eight duels (team-high)
- Two tackles and two headers won
- 82% pass success rate (9/11)
Following his debut overhead kick goal against Alanyaspor, these strikes mark Oh Hyeon-gyu’s emergence as Besiktas’ go-to scorer. The team eyes continued success amid rising form.
