Egemen Korkmaz

Leader Başakşehir in big title race test against Fenerbahçe

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 16:11

Super Toto Super League leader Medipol Başakşehir, a giant killer turned title contender, is set to pay a crucial - if not historic - visit to Fenerbahçe on Jan. 22.

Başakşehir tops the standings with 39 points from 17 weeks so far and is the sole unbeaten team in the league. 

However, coach Abdullah Avcı still avoids speaking of a title challenge and remains cautious.

Başakşehir in big test in title race

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 14:47

Super Toto Super League leader Medipol Başakşehir, a giant killer turned title contender, is set to pay a crucial - if not historic - visit to Fenerbahçe on Jan. 22.

Başakşehir tops the standings with 39 points from 17 weeks so far and is the sole unbeaten team in the league. 

However, coach Abdullah Avcı still avoids speaking of a title challenge and remains cautious.

Be?ikta? end season in third place with win

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 14:54

Be?ikta? beat Gençlerbirli?i 2-1 in the last matchday of the 2014-15 Turkish Spor Toto Super League season at Osmanl? Stadium in Ankara on May 29, completing the season in the third spot with 69 points.

Turkish striker Cenk Tosun and midfielder O?uzhan Özyakup were the scorers for Be?ikta?, while Gençlerbirli?i's single goal was scored by midfielder Cagri Bulbul.

Fenerbahçe to defend seat despite defense injuries

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 23:01

Turkish Spor Toto Super League leader Fenerbahçe is set to defend its league lead at home on Nov. 8 against Black Sea underdogs Çaykur Rizespor, but a pileup of injuries threatens to make their task more difficult.

The Canaries were happy Nov. 6 for the arrival of right back Gökhan Gönül, who was injured during the Istanbul derby against Beşiktaş last week.