Beşiktaş returns from Lyon with 3 points: First victory in Europe

Beşiktaş secured its first victory in Europe this season by defeating Lyon 1-0 away in the 3rd week of the UEFA Europa League.

In the 3rd week of the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş faced the French team Lyon away from home.

In the 24th minute of the match played at Groupama Stadium, a goal scored by Lyon's Lacazette was disallowed due to offside following a VAR review.

In the 27th minute, a penalty awarded to Lyon was overturned to a free kick after a VAR review determined the foul occurred outside the box.

The first half of the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Beşiktaş found the goal in the 71st minute during a fast break. Gedson Fernandes, who met a pass sent behind the defense by Rafa Silva, advanced quickly and managed to put the ball into the net at the far post past Lucas Perri with a precise shot from the right diagonal of the penalty area.

Managing to protect its lead for the remainder of the match, Beşiktaş left the field with a 1-0 victory, securing its first win in the Europa League this season.

With this victory, Beşiktaş increased its points to 3, while Lyon remained at 6 points.

In the 4th week of the Europa League, Beşiktaş will host Malmö, while Lyon will face Hoffenheim away.

BRONCKHORST: WE ARE HAPPY WITH THE RESULT

Beşiktaş manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst said in his statement after the Lyon match, "We are happy with the result."

In the 3rd week of the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş defeated the French team Lyon 1-0 away. Manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst made statements at the press conference held after the match. The Dutch manager said, “We are happy with the result. We showed a good reaction. The match went as we expected. We defended well. Luck was also on our side. We executed our final actions better in the second half. Now we will rest. We will have two days to prepare for the derby.”

Regarding a question about goalkeeper Ersin's performance, Bronckhorst stated, "Ersin's saves at the beginning of the game were very important. He delivered this performance with only two days of training. Our defensive understanding was also very good. That was the foundation of the victory. We go into every match to win. Some away games are difficult on paper, but we give everything we have to win. Our goals are still the same. These three points are very important. We want to get as many points as we can in this competition.”

News Source: 12punto