Istanbul: Besiktas's impressive away record this season came to an abrupt end on Sunday as Kerem Akturkoglu scored a penalty in the 101st minute, securing a 1-0 victory for Fenerbahce in the Istanbul derby. This defeat ended Besiktas's 11-match unbeaten streak on the road and left them without a single derby win in the 2024-25 Sper Lig season.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the match at the Chobani Stadium in Kadikoy, part of Week 28 of the Trendyol Sper Lig, seemed headed for a goalless conclusion until the late penalty dashed Besiktas's aspirations. The outcome kept Besiktas at 52 points, retaining their fourth-place position in the league table, but the nature of the defeat will likely be felt beyond just the standings.

Throughout much of the match, Besiktas's goalkeeper, Ersin Destanoglu, was the key figure. The young keeper made several crucial saves, denying Fenerbahce on numerous clear chances. His most significant stops came against Kerem Akturkoglu and Sidiki Cherif, both of whom were thwarted from promising positions late in the game. Despite being beaten by the penalty, Destanoglu's performance stood out as the highlight for the Besiktas team.

Besiktas's defeat on Sunday marked a disappointing conclusion to their Istanbul derby matches this season, none of which they managed to win. The season's derby fixtures began with a 1-1 draw against Galatasaray, followed by a home game where Besiktas squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Fenerbahce. They then suffered a 1-0 home loss to Galatasaray before Sunday's defeat to Fenerbahce by the same scoreline.

This derby record is a setback for a team that had previously demonstrated strong performances in Kadikoy, including a 1-0 league win there last season and a 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce in this season's Ziraat Trkiye Kupasi before their recent reversal.