UEFA Europa League 26/27 · Round 2 · THU, OCT 15
TSG Hoffenheim vs Besiktas Istanbul match report: Besiktas Istanbul edge past TSG Hoffenheim
Besiktas Istanbul came from behind to win a five-goal match in the UEFA Europa League, leaving TSG Hoffenheim still searching for their first points.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
The match finished 2-3 to Besiktas Istanbul, an away win. It was goalless at half-time, with all five goals coming after the hour mark. Besiktas Istanbul led 3-1 before TSG Hoffenheim pulled one back late on.
Goals
Amir Murillo opened the scoring for Besiktas Istanbul in the 60th minute, assisted by Oh Hyeon-gyu. Fisnik Asllani equalised for TSG Hoffenheim in the 68th minute, his first UEFA Europa League goal for the club this season. Oh Hyeon-gyu restored the lead in the 73rd minute, assisted by Junior Olaitan, and added a second in the 79th minute, assisted by Ilhan Fakili. Koki Machida scored for TSG Hoffenheim in the 88th minute, assisted by Vladimir Coufal, his first UEFA Europa League goal for the club this season.
Match flow
Besiktas Istanbul were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. Neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key stats
Besiktas Istanbul had more possession, 53% to 47%, and more shots on target, 5 to 3. TSG Hoffenheim had more corners, 7 to 5, and more free kicks, 8 to 17 for Besiktas Istanbul. Besiktas Istanbul also had more attacks, 109 to 84.
Discipline
TSG Hoffenheim received four yellow cards, while Besiktas Istanbul received one. There were no red cards. The match official was Lawrence Visser.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made TSG Hoffenheim the favourites, at an implied 48%; TSG Hoffenheim lost the match.
What it means
TSG Hoffenheim are 30th in the table with 0 points and a goal difference of -3. Besiktas Istanbul are 3rd with 6 points and a goal difference of 4.
Verdict
Besiktas Istanbul took control after the break, scoring three times in a 19-minute spell to secure the win. TSG Hoffenheim responded late but could not find an equaliser. The result leaves Besiktas Istanbul well placed in the table, while TSG Hoffenheim remain without a point.