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Date: 13-2-2006
Wrote: EP's reporter in Turkey Ali Avci

Despite Ahmed Hassan's absence, it looks as though there is a good run of form starting for Besiktas. The club have two targets for this season: the cup and third place in the championship. Tigana's players are going to try reaching these targets directly and this showed in the last matches with the help of the new youngsters. The Eagles beat Diyarbakir in an away match with three goals by Tomas Jun, Bobo and Gokhan Gulec.

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Hassan's manager commented on the game saying, "I want this performance in every match," before leaving the stadium with high hopes. Despite the board's mistakes, the team is in going through positive changes including players' mentalities. It is certain that Ahmed Hassan's addition will help the team much more in the Turkish League and Cup.

In the 20th week of the Turkcell Super League, the Istanbul outfit went to Diyarbakir to clash with the eastern team of the country. Besiktas beat the opponents in their home after nineteen years of trying. The new transfers shone as well as some experienced players like Tumer and Sergen.

EP Ratings:

Diyarbakirspor: Ramazan Kursunlu 5, Stavrevski 6, Goksel 6, Sedloski 5, Sinan Demircioglu 7, Jupi 5 (Min. 83 Baris 5), Mohammed Ali 6 (Min. 46 Cumhur 6), Burhan 5, Ilyas 5 (Min. 78 Ender 5), Rakovic 7, Maznov 5

Besiktas: Murat Sahin 5, Mustafa Dogan 6, Ibrahim Uzulmez 7, Ali Günes 8, Ibrahim Toraman 8, Koray 7, Kleberson 5, Sergen 8 (Min. 46 Ibrahim Akin 8), Tumer 8, Bobo 8 (Min. 75 Jun 8), Gokhan Gulec 9 (Min. 65 Gökhan Zan 6)

Goals: Min. 7 Bobo, Min. 14 Gokhan Gulec, Min. 49 Rakoviç, Min. 77 Tomas Jun


Match Highlights:

7th minute, Sergen got a super pass from Gokhan Gulec who ran from right wing past the opponents. Sergen cut the ball inside to Bobo who put the ball into the goal easily. 0-1.

14th minute, Tumer saw Gokhan Gulec free in the centre and gave him an excellent assist. Gokhan came face to face with the keeper put the ball into the net. 0-2.

49th minute, Diyarbakir won a corner kick. Jupi sent the ball into the centre and Rakovic headed the ball before Kleberson. The keeper and Ibrahim Uzulmez could only watch the goal. Poor marking. 1-2.

70th minute, Goksel crossed the ball to Maznov. The Diyarbakir player headed at goal but the keeper handled it.

73th minute, Tumer's strong free-kick from outside the box went out.

75th minute, Rakovic found a chance against the keeper after the through pass of Burhan but he sent the ball at Murat Sahin.

77rd minute, Ibrahim Akin passed two defenders and entered the penalty area from the right. He tried at goal but the keeper saved his strike. The ball came back to Jun and the Czech player hit the ball in. Besiktas could now relax: 1-3.

Full time: the score is 1-3 and the match is completed with good morale from the new names of the squad. It is certain that Ahmed Hassan will be happy when he returns to the new feel of harmony.

Come to EP for the future matches of Besiktas which will include the star of the ACN: Ahmed Hassan...