Süper Lig
Beşiktaş 6-2 Çorum FK: Vlahovic hat-trick fires Black Eagles to dominant Süper Lig win
Duje Vlahovic scored three times as Beşiktaş eased past Çorum FK at Tüpraş Stadyumu, moving off the bottom of the table on matchday three.
Duje Vlahovic's hat-trick powered Beşiktaş to a commanding 6-2 victory over Çorum FK in the Süper Lig, ending their winless start to the season with a statement performance at Tüpraş Stadyumu. The home side raced into a 2-0 lead by halftime before weathering a brief storm before delivering a clinical second-half display that left Çorum FK deflated and bottom of the table.
At a glance
- Beşiktaş 6-2 Çorum FK at Tüpraş Stadyumu, Istanbul
- Süper Lig, Regular Season - 3; referee Cagdas Altay
- Vlahovic (43', 59', 66') scored all three Beşiktaş penalties
Match context
Beşiktaş entered the fixture rooted to the foot of the Süper Lig table, having collected just one point from their opening two league fixtures. Çorum FK, meanwhile, sat one place and one point above the relegation zone after a similarly sluggish start. The stakes were evident from the opening whistle, with both sides trading early yellow cards as the tension mounted.
Y. Ramadani and O. Kokcu were both shown yellow cards inside the opening 15 minutes, setting the tone for a feisty encounter. Beşiktaş broke the deadlock in the 9th minute when V. Cerny finished calmly past the Çorum FK goalkeeper, with E. Agbadou credited with the assist. The home crowd responded with energy, sensing an opportunity to assert themselves early.
Çorum FK pulled one back through M. Diomande in the 52nd minute, with A. Borza providing the assist, but the goal only briefly lifted spirits in the away section. Just seven minutes later, Vlahovic restored Beşiktaş's two-goal cushion from the penalty spot, sending the visitors' hopes of a comeback spiralling.
Tactical consequences
The result lifts Beşiktaş to 13th in the table with three points from three games, while Çorum FK remain in the relegation zone in 15th place with just one point. For Vincenzo Italiano's side, the victory provides a crucial psychological boost heading into the international break and offers clarity in how they want to approach the remainder of the season.
Beşiktaş's 4-1-4-1 formation appeared to suit their attacking intent, with Vlahovic operating as the focal point and being rewarded for his movement and composure in front of goal. The striker's three goals — including two penalties — highlighted his importance to the team's offensive rhythm.
Çorum FK's 4-2-3-1 setup struggled to contain the pressure exerted by Beşiktaş, particularly in the final third. Despite the efforts of players like G. Sazdagi and J. Ramirez, who both received yellow cards in the second half, the visitors were unable to maintain their defensive shape for extended periods.
The match also saw late goals from I. Fakili and M. Murillo, with C. Under and E. Mahmic contributing to Çorum FK's scoreline respectively. Beşiktaş's ability to find the net consistently — including a flurry of goals between the 59th and 83rd minutes — demonstrated their clinical edge when it mattered most.
Key takeaways
| Team | Goals | Possession (HT/FT) | Points After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beşiktaş | 6 | 2 / 6 | 3 |
| Çorum FK | 2 | 0 / 2 | 1 |
- Vlahovic's hat-trick was the defining factor, with his finishing under pressure setting the tone for Beşiktaş's dominance.
- Early momentum proved crucial; Beşiktaş's two-goal cushion at halftime allowed them to control proceedings even after Çorum FK scored.
- Discipline breakdown saw six yellow cards distributed across both teams, reflecting the intensity of a match where neither side could afford to lose.
- Table movement: Beşiktaş climbed from 15th to 13th, while Çorum FK's position remained unchanged in the relegation zone.
Beşiktaş's emphatic victory not only provides breathing room but also sends a message to the rest of the Süper Lig that they are capable of turning performances into results when it counts.