Beşiktaş Loses Turkish Cup Final to Fenerbahçe Beko – Alimpijevic Reacts

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Fenerbahçe Beko Claims Third Consecutive Turkish Cup Title

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Fenerbahçe Beko secured their third consecutive Turkish Cup title, defeating Beşiktaş 91-74 in a dominant performance. This victory marks Fenerbahçe’s tenth Turkish Cup championship overall.

Dominant Performance Seals Victory

Fenerbahçe Beko proved too strong for Beşiktaş, winning the final with a decisive 17-point margin. The team had previously defeated Esenler Erokspor and Turk Telekom en route to the final.

Tarık Biberovic Named MVP

Tarık Biberovic of Fenerbahçe Beko was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his outstanding contribution to the championship win. Biberovic scored 28 points in the final match, adding to his 16 points in the quarter-final and 8 points in the semi-final.

Beşiktaş Falls Short

Beşiktaş had a challenging path to the final, overcoming Bahcesehir and Anadolu Efes. However, they were unable to overcome Fenerbahçe in the championship game. Beşiktaş has now finished as runner-up in the Turkish Cup five times, with their only title coming in 2012.

Game Highlights

The game saw a strong start from both sides, with Metecan Birsen contributing 13 points for Fenerbahçe and Devon Dotson scoring 12 for Beşiktaş in the first half. However, Fenerbahçe pulled away in the third quarter, led by Biberovic’s ten consecutive points. Wade Baldwin then took control in the fourth quarter, proving unstoppable for Beşiktaş’s defense.

“I feel terrible. First of all, Fenerbahçe is the leader of the EuroLeague. They are a really great team, they have a great coach. They are the last champions of the EuroLeague and we have great respect for Fenerbahçe.”

Dusan Alimpijevic

“Yes, everyone will say ‘coach, the match ended with 17 points’, but we made 6 free throws in the first half and 8 in the second half. Fenerbahçe made 30 or so free throws. Dotson picked up five fouls, Jonah picked up 3 early. Who will we play with?

So what number 17 are we talking about? Yes, the match ended with a difference of 17 points. Fenerbahçe is a better team than us, I congratulate them. Let us play anyway! You don’t demand to be a coach in the Turkish League to see this, I can see it while watching the matches on TV. “Who knows how many times this has happened?”

Dusan Alimpijevic

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Recent History Between the Teams

Fenerbahçe has won the last four championship matches against Beşiktaş. The two teams have faced each other twice in the Turkish Cup final and once each in the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League play-off final series and the Presidential Cup match in recent seasons.

FAQ

  • Who won the Turkish Cup in 2026? Fenerbahçe Beko.
  • Who was named MVP of the Turkish Cup? Tarık Biberovic.
  • How many Turkish Cup titles does Fenerbahçe Beko have? Ten.

Fenerbahçe Beko’s victory solidifies their position as a dominant force in Turkish basketball. With a strong roster and a determined spirit, they are poised for continued success in the future.

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