Gaziantep FK Suffers Home Defeat to Beşiktaş: Radoi's Tenure Begins with Loss
Gaziantep FK lost 0-2 to Beşiktaş in the Super Lig. Mirel Radoi's first home match defeat continues the team's slump.
Gaziantep FK suffered a 0-2 defeat at home against Beşiktaş on May 1, 2026, in the 32nd round of the Super Lig. Playing their first home match under Mirel Radoi, the Gaziantep side continued their slump with this result, disappointing their fans. This critical encounter further complicated the team's position in the league.
New head coach Mirel Radoi, who took over after Burak Yılmaz's departure, faced his home crowd for the first time following a 0-3 away defeat to Eyüpspor. Prior to this match, Gaziantep FK had secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Kayserispor, but recent months have been marked by inconsistent performances and tactical searching for the club.
Radoi is attempting to shift the team from their usual three-at-the-back formation to a 4-1-4-1 setup. However, key players like Pape Ndiaye, Silvayn Mbakata, and Ali Ablak remain sidelined due to injuries, restricting his squad options. The condition of Ogyun Özçicek is also questionable. Notably, young Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado was chosen over the more experienced Melih Kabasakal in the holding midfield role.
Opponent Beşiktaş, on the other hand, is approaching the end of the season with a different mindset. Sergen Yalçın's men, while out of the championship race, maintain their fourth-place position in the league and have shifted their primary focus to the Turkish Cup. The "Black Eagles" had previously beaten Alanyaspor 3-0 in the cup, then drew 0-0 at home against Karagümrük in the league, indicating a clear shift in priorities.
The goals in the match, played at Gaziantep Stadyumu, came early. Tiago Djalo opened the scoring for Beşiktaş in the 8th minute, and Kristjan Asllani doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute. These early goals extinguished Gaziantep FK's hopes of getting back into the game. The return of Ersi from suspension boosted Beşiktaş, and this victory allowed them to snap their unpleasant run of head-to-head setbacks against Gaziantep FK.