Besiktas secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League league phase after defeating Kauno Zalgiris 3-1 on aggregate.
Key facts
- •Besiktas won the playoff tie 3-1 on aggregate.
- •Renan Oliveira scored the only goal of the second leg in the 64th minute.
- •Besiktas held 73% possession during the first half of the match.
- •Besiktas will enter the Europa League league-phase draw on Friday.
- •Kauno Zalgiris will move to the UEFA Conference League league phase.
Turkish club Besiktas advanced to the UEFA Europa League league phase on Thursday, despite a 1-0 loss to Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris in the second leg of their playoff tie. Besiktas progressed with a 3-1 aggregate score, having won the first leg 3-0 in Istanbul.
By the numbers
Match highlights and scoring
Besiktas controlled 73% of possession in the first half, though the match remained scoreless at halftime. Kauno Zalgiris broke the deadlock in the 64th minute when Renan Oliveira intercepted a backpass from Tiago Djalo and scored against goalkeeper Alexander Nubel.
Tournament progression
Following the result, Besiktas will participate in the Europa League league-phase draw scheduled for Friday. Kauno Zalgiris will continue their European season in the UEFA Conference League league phase.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
