Başakşehir Advances to the UEFA Conference League Group Stage with a 2-0 Victory Over St. Patrick’s

Başakşehir Advances to the UEFA Conference League Group Stage with a 2-0 Victory Over St. Patrick’s

In the second leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off round, RAMS Başakşehir secured their place in the group stage by defeating Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Athletic 2-0 at home.

RAMS Başakşehir faced St. Patrick’s Athletic at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium. The home team started strong, creating the best chance of the first half in the 29th minute with a shot from Berkay Özcan, but Anang cleared the ball off the line, preventing a goal. The first half ended in a goalless draw.

Key Moments of the Match

Başakşehir continued their dominant play in the second half, taking the lead in the 64th minute when Ömer Ali Şahiner scored with a shot from the right side of the penalty area, making it 1-0. Holding control of the game, Başakşehir secured a second goal in the 82nd minute, thanks to Olivier Kemen, sealing a comfortable 2-0 victory.

The first match between the two teams in Ireland ended 0-0. With this result, Başakşehir advanced to the UEFA Conference League group stage with a 2-0 aggregate score.

St. Patrick’s Athletic saw Aaron Bolger receive a direct red card in the 81st minute, reducing them to ten men.

Match Highlights

• 5th Minute: Elbouzedi made a run down the right wing and passed to Melia in the penalty area. Melia’s shot from near the penalty spot was saved by goalkeeper Muhammed Şengezer.

• 8th Minute: Berkay Özcan’s through ball found Piatek behind the defense. The Polish striker’s low shot from a tight angle went wide of the far post.

• 29th Minute: Pelkas played a through ball to Berkay Özcan, who got past the goalkeeper, but Sjöberg cleared the ball off the line, denying a goal.

• 47th Minute: Opoku carried the ball from the center circle to the opponent’s penalty area and shot just over the bar from a left-sided position.

• 64th Minute: Başakşehir found the opening goal. Deniz Türüç’s pass deflected off a defender and fell to Ömer Ali Şahiner, who dribbled past Grivosti and scored with a shot past the goalkeeper: 1-0.

• 82nd Minute: Başakşehir doubled their lead. Lima’s cross from the left wing was headed into the net by Kemen, making it 2-0.

The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Başakşehir.