The quarter-final stage of the Turkish Cup has concluded, and the last four teams to continue the fight have been determined. After intense matches, "Gençlerbirliği" - "Trabzonspor" and "Beşiktaş" - "Konyaspor" will face each other in the semi-finals.
İdman.Biz reports that the quarter-final stage was memorable with sensational results. "Konyaspor" eliminated "Fenerbahçe" away with a goal (1:0) in extra time. Another surprise occurred in Ankara; "Gençlerbirliği" defeated "Galatasaray" 2:0 to qualify for the semi-finals. "Trabzonspor" defeated "Samsunspor" in a penalty shootout (3:1), and "Beşiktaş" defeated "Alanyaspor" (3:0) to secure their place in the next stage.
The preliminary schedule for the semi-final matches has also been determined. The "Beşiktaş" - "Konyaspor" match will take place on May 5, 6, or 7. The reason for the change in the date of this match is the UEFA Europa League final match to be held on May 20 at "Tüpraş Stadium". The "Gençlerbirliği" - "Trabzonspor" match will be played between May 12-14.
It should be noted that the semi-final stage will consist of a single game. The winners of these matches will compete for the championship in the grand final to be held on May 24.
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In the quarter-final stage of the Turkish Cup, "Beşiktaş" hosted "Alanyaspor" at their home ground. The match ended with a confident 3-0 victory for the home side.
İdman.Biz reports that El Bilal Touré opened the scoring in the 17th minute. In the 82nd minute of the game, Olaitan took advantage of the opponent's goalkeeper's mistake and passed the ball to Ohuna, who doubled the lead. Just three minutes later, Orkun Kökçü converted Milot Rashica's cross from the right wing into a goal with a header, putting the final point in the match.
With this victory, Sergen Yalçın's team, who made it to the semi-finals, will face "Konyaspor" on the road to the final. The match against Konya, who eliminated "Fenerbahçe" from the tournament, will be hosted by "Beşiktaş". "Alanyaspor", on the other hand, said goodbye to the cup with this defeat.
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In the quarter-final stage of the Turkish Cup, "Trabzonspor" was the guest of "Samsunspor" away. The fate of the match, which ended in a goalless draw in normal time and extra time, was decided in a penalty shootout.
İdman.Biz reports that the home side was left with less players after Şerif Ndiaye received a red card in the 69th minute of the match. Nevertheless, "Trabzonspor" could not find a way to the opponent's goal and the game went to a penalty shootout.
"Bordo-mavililer" goalkeeper Andre Onana became the hero of the match by saving three penalties during the penalty shootout. In the end, Trabzonspor, who won 3:1 against their opponent, officially qualified for the semi-finals.
"Trabzonspor" will face "Gençlerbirliği" in the semi-final stage.