Setback for Gomez and Besiktas

Mario Gomez and Besiktas suffered a setback in their title campaign, after losing 2-0 to direct rivals Fenerbahce in the derby on matchday 23 of the Turkish Süper Lig. Fener raced out of the blocks on the night, scoring the first goal within just three minutes. Portugal international Nani then secured the points in the 82nd minute, making it 2-0.

Gomez and Beck named in starting XI

Fenerbahce now have 53 points, two ahead of Besiktas on 51. Despite that, Besiktas still have a game in hand, and will be looking to regain first position. Alongside Gomez, who is leading the league’s goalscoring charts with 16 goals, former Germany international Andreas Beck was also in the starting XI.

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Mario Gomez and Besiktas suffered a setback in their title campaign, after losing 2-0 to direct rivals Fenerbahce in the derby on matchday 23 of the Turkish Süper Lig. Fener raced out of the blocks on the night, scoring the first goal within just three minutes. Portugal international Nani then secured the points in the 82nd minute, making it 2-0.

Gomez and Beck named in starting XI

Fenerbahce now have 53 points, two ahead of Besiktas on 51. Despite that, Besiktas still have a game in hand, and will be looking to regain first position. Alongside Gomez, who is leading the league’s goalscoring charts with 16 goals, former Germany international Andreas Beck was also in the starting XI.