Bernard Mensah misses penalty as Besiktas qualify for Turkish cup semis

Published on: 12 February 2021

Ghanaian midfielder Bernard Mensah missed a penalty but it did not stop his side Besiktas from advancing to the semis of the Turkish cup.

They beat Ittifak Holding Konyaspor 3-2 on penalties after initially drawing 1-1 in regular time.

Oguzhan Ozyakup scored the opener for Besiktas inside 13 minutes but Abdulkerim Bardakci drew level.

The game ended 1-1 after extra time. Rachid Ghezzal, Valentin Rosier and Necip Uysal converted from the spot for Besiktas. Bernard Mensah unfortunately missed his.

However, Guilherme and Farouk Miya were the only goalscorers for the opposition, sealing the win.

They will face Medipol Basaksehir in the semis.

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