Besiktas: Besiktas opened their Ziraat Turkish Cup campaign with a statement win on the road, edging Fenerbah§e 2-1 in a tense Group C derby on Tuesday night as Vaclav Cerny delivered twice - including a dramatic stoppage-time winner - to hand the black-and-whites their first derby victory of the season, according to Azerbaijan State News Agency.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Cerny broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, pouncing on space at the edge of the box and finishing calmly to silence Chobani Stadium. Fenerbah§e responded before halftime when Marco Asensio converted from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute, sending the teams level into the break. Cerny resurfaced in the opening moments of stoppage time, striking decisively in the 90+1st minute to seal the win and spark wild celebrations among the visiting supporters.

The win marked Besiktas's first derby victory of the campaign - and notably, the first time they held onto a lead to win one. Earlier in the season, they dropped points after going ahead against Galatasaray and surrendered a 2-0 advantage in a painful 3-2 home loss to Fenerbah§e in league play.

The sides met for the 23rd time in the competition, with Besiktas claiming their 12th victory. Fenerbah§e have five wins - two by forfeit - while six encounters have ended level. Besiktas stretched their unbeaten streak to seven matches across all competitions since a 3-2 league loss to Fenerbah§e earlier this season. That run includes league wins over Antalyaspor, Fatih Karagmrk and Rizespor, along with draws against Samsunspor, Gaziantep FK and Trabzonspor.