WAC defeats Besiktas in the test game: A football thriller 3-2!

WAC gewinnt am 16. Juli 2025 in Kapfenberg gegen Besiktas Istanbul 3:2 im Testspiel mit europäischem Flair.
WAC wins 3: 2 in the friendly with European flair on July 16, 2025 in Kapfenberg against Besiktas Istanbul. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

WAC defeats Besiktas in the test game: A football thriller 3-2!

In the test game of yesterday, the Wolfsberger AC presented itself in remarkable form and defeated the star team of Besiktas Istanbul 3-2 in Kapfenberg. Both teams who took fourth place in their leagues in their leagues use this duel to prepare for the upcoming qualification games for the Europa League.

The game was extremely exciting. The first half ended with a 2-2 draw after Dejan Zukic took care of the early lead of the WAC in the 30th minute. Besiktas replied through Demir Ege Tiknaz, who only equalized six minutes later. Marco Sulzner brought the Carinthian again shortly before half -time, but Kartal Kayra Yilmaz equalized again in the 45th+1 minute. The first half was a real treat for the spectators.

key player and exciting twists

In the second half, the WAC took control and laced Besiktas on the defensive. Erik Kojzek scored the decisive 3: 2 in the 55th minute. However, the red card for Marco Sulzner in the 80th minute, which brought out the WAC outnumbered. Despite this hurdle, the team brought the tight victory clean over time. Kleine Zeitung which also presented itself strongly.

The Turkish team competed with an impressive line -up, including stars like Tammy Abraham and Joao Mario. The overall market assessment of Besiktas is 176 million euros, while the WAC is significantly below with 33 million euros. This makes the Carinthian victory a remarkable surprise that the fans inspired. Laola1 emphasizes that the WAC players fought with a lot of heart and dedication, which was clearly shown in this exciting test game.

outlook for the coming season

This encounter is not only an important step in preparing for the Europa League qualification, but also a valuable experience for both teams. Besiktas will surely grow in these challenges under coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær, while the WAC can start the new season with a lot of confidence. In the coming time, both teams will continue to work on their shape to start the new competitions optimally. The fans can be excited!

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OrtKapfenberg, Österreich
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