Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah in action as Besiktas beat Galatasaray in Turkish Super Lig

Published on: 18 January 2021

Ghana midfielder Bernard Mensah featured for Besiktas in their 2-0 win over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday.

The 26-year-old put up an incredible performance as he helped the Black Eagles seal all three points at the Vodafone Park.

The game started with both sides aiming to outwit each other but despite their efforts to find the back of the net, the first-half ended 0-0.

After the recess, Galatasaray suffered a huge blow when they were reduced to 10 men after Diagne was punished for his serious foul play.

Sergen Yalcın’s men capitalized on their numerical advantage when Souza broke the deadlock in the 79th minute after he was set up by Rıdvan Yılmaz.

Moments before the end of the game, Georges-Kevin Nkoudou sealed Besiktas victory after receiving a fine assist from Cyle Larin.

Mensah climbed off the bench to replace Ghezzal in the 67th minute of the game.

The results sees Besiktas maintain their lead at the top of the table after gathering 38 points from 18 games.

The Ghanaian has made 16 league appearances, scored two goals and provided one assist for Besiktas this season.

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