Konyaspor made history on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after beating Beşiktaş 1-0 in a dramatic Turkish Cup semi-final at Tüpraş Stadium. The winning goal came very late in the match, sending Konyaspor into the final as the first team to qualify. For Beşiktaş, it was a painful night full of missed chances and disappointment.
The match showed strong discipline and solid defending from Konyaspor. Beşiktaş pushed hard but could not find a goal. They came close twice, hitting the woodwork on both occasions. First, El Bilal Touré struck the crossbar with a powerful effort. Later, Orkun Kökçü also hit the post. After 90 minutes, it looked like the game would go into extra time.
However, the biggest moment came deep into stoppage time. In the 90+8th minute, Junior Olaitan fouled Kazeem Olaigbe inside the box. This gave Konyaspor a huge chance. Enis Bardhi stepped up and calmly scored the penalty under pressure. His goal secured the win and sent Konyaspor fans into celebration.
This result adds more drama to an already intense Turkish football season. While Konyaspor celebrate, things are not going well for Fenerbahçe. The club recently sacked their manager Domenico Tedesco after a heavy 3-0 loss to Galatasaray in the Intercontinental Derby. That defeat ended their title hopes and led to major changes within the club.
After the final whistle, Konyaspor shared their excitement on their official X handle, posting:
𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙇𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙄𝙕 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀! 🔥😎💪
BJKvKNY #TürkiyeKupası
Fans quickly reacted online with strong emotions and support.
Starting with pride in the club’s achievement, one fan, ŞEHİR54, celebrated the historic moment by saying:
Anadolu’s Konyaspor Becomes the First Finalist in the Turkish Cup
Focusing on individual performance, another supporter, rujlu tribün, praised a key defender and said:
Well done. But I want you to win the cup most of all for Adil. That kid deserves the national team. He played huge again. This kid should be called up instead of Samet.
Showing clear desire for success, SsylMEN kept it short but powerful with the message:
We want the cup! Congratulations Konyaspor!
Adding some rivalry energy, GalaSpark1905 🇹🇷 took a swipe at the opposition and said:
Congratulations, you really stuck it to the paint huffers.
Ending on a positive and emotional note, Rafet Karataş praised the team’s effort by saying:
Well done, hats off to your effort, your heart, may the end of your path be a trophy 💪💪💪
Softfootball understands that this defeat is a big setback for Beşiktaş. The club has been trying to fix defensive problems, including signing Emmanuel Agbadou from Wolves for €20 million. Despite his solid performance, the team still conceded a late penalty that decided the match.
Below is a clear table showing how the players performed in this intense match:
| Player | Rating | Notable Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Enis Bardhi | 8.5 | Scored the 90+8′ winning penalty; calm under pressure |
| Bahadır Han Güngördü | 8.2 | Made several important saves; kept a clean sheet |
| Adil Demirbağ | 8.0 | Strong defensive display; won 9 aerial duels |
| Orkun Kökçü | 7.5 | Hit the post; created chances for Beşiktaş |
| Kazeem Olaigbe | 7.4 | Won the late penalty with a smart run |
| El Bilal Touré | 7.2 | Hit the crossbar; constant attacking threat |
| Emmanuel Agbadou | 6.8 | Solid overall but involved in late mistake |
| Junior Olaitan | 5.5 | Conceded the match-winning penalty |
Konyaspor will now wait to face either Trabzonspor or Gençlerbirliği in the final on May 24. For Beşiktaş, attention now shifts back to the league as they try to secure a European spot after a season filled with missed chances.
