Turkey: Besiktas end losing streak

(GSM) – Besiktas finally ended their losing streak in the Turkish Super Lig, with a 2-1 victory over Sivasspor on Sunday.

After losing their previous three games, the pressure was on for Besiktas to get a positive result from their home match with Sivasspor.

Bobo handed the Istanbul side a good start, opening the scoring after just five minutes. Necip Uysal added another goal in the 23rd minute.

Ricardo Pedriel then score back for Sivasspor in minute 67, but Besiktas held on to their lead for three valuable points.

Besiktas are now in sixth place, at eight points from leaders Bursaspor. Sivasspor, who spend several seasons near the top of the league, are in a disappointing 16th spot.