Beşiktaş Secures Victory Over Gençlerbirliği with Goals from Olaitan and Kökçü

Beşiktaş defeated Gençlerbirliği 2-0 in a Süper Lig match played on March 15, 2026, with goals from Junior Olaitan and Orkun Kökçü. The win partially alleviates the sting of a recent derby loss for Beşiktaş.

Match Highlights

The match, held at Eryaman Stadyumu in Ankara, saw Junior Olaitan score in the 56th minute, giving Beşiktaş the lead. Orkun Kökçü extended the advantage in the 67th minute with a notable free-kick goal.

Orkun Kökçü’s Historic Goal

Orkun Kökçü’s free-kick goal marked a significant moment for Beşiktaş, as he became the first player in four years to score directly from a free-kick for the club in the Süper Lig. The last Beşiktaş player to achieve this was Arthur Masuaku in December 2022 Evrensel.

Red Card Impacts Gençlerbirliği

Gençlerbirliği faced a setback early in the game when Sekou Koita received a red card in the 18th minute, reducing the team to 10 players. Evrensel.

League Standings

Following the victory, Beşiktaş raised their point total to 49 in the Süper Lig standings. Gençlerbirliği remains at 25 points. Evrensel.

Upcoming Matches

Beşiktaş will next host Kasımpaşa, while Gençlerbirliği will travel to face Konyaspor in their respective upcoming Süper Lig fixtures. Evrensel.

Key Moments

• 56′: Olaitan scores for Beşiktaş, taking the lead.
• 67′: Orkun Kökçü scores a free-kick, extending Beşiktaş’s lead.
• 18′: Sekou Koita (Gençlerbirliği) receives a red card.

The match also saw Volkan Demirel, Gençlerbirliği’s technical director, experience his second match without a win (1 draw, 1 loss). Gençlerbirliği’s winless streak in the Süper Lig extends to six games. Evrensel.