In the second round of the Turkish Cup, Istanbul Basaksehir defeated Boluspor 2–1. In this match, Uzbekistan national team captain Eldor Shomurodov played the full 90 minutes, working for the team throughout. Midfielder Abbos Fayzullayev featured for 60 minutes, delivered the assist for the opening goal, and made a key contribution to the win.
Match highlights
Istanbul Basaksehir’s win was no fluke: Opoku scored the first goal in the 23rd minute after an assist from Fayzullayev. Boluspor responded in the 45th minute through Usluoglu. Da Costa’s 84th-minute strike capped the attacking pressure and reinforced the team’s determination.
Turkish Cup, Round 2
Istanbul Basaksehir 2:1 Boluspor
Goals: Opoku (Fayzullayev) — 23’, Da Costa (Gunes) — 84’, Usluoglu — 45’
Istanbul Basaksehir lineup: Alemdar, Ebosele, Duarte, Opoku, Operi, Ozdemir (Kaluzinskiy, 46), Gunes, Fayzullayev (Brnich, 60), Harit (Kemen, 79), Shomurodov, Yildirim (Da Costa, 72).
Boluspor lineup: Kulbilge, Senyurt, Yilmaz, Kouagba, Lima (Kirim, 46), Alpsoy (Davas, 60), Balburdia, Liko (Artan, 72), Chayli (Alichi, 60), Akanbi, Usluoglu (Arslan, 79).
Reports and discussion
Shomurodov and Fayzullayev played important roles in the team’s victory. Fayzullayev contributed with an assist and timely support, while Shomurodov’s strong performance helped solidify the team’s attacking presence.
Results and what’s next
Thanks to the team’s performance and contributions, Istanbul Basaksehir are set to continue their Turkish Cup run, with many new opportunities ahead.
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