From furious attacks to record-breaking margins, Beşiktaş has seen its fair share of memorable victories. But one result stands head and shoulders above the rest: the 10–0 demolition of Adana Demirspor in October 1989. In this article, VulcanKick will walk you through the full story behind the biggest win in Beşiktaş history, examine how it fits into club lore, and ask whether such a margin could ever be replicated.
The Match That Made History
The date, the setting, the stakes
On 15 October 1989, during the 1989-90 Sü, Beşiktaş hosted Adana Demirspor at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul. The game was just the sixth matchday of the campaign, but would go down in Turkish football folklore as the club’s most devastating triumph.
The goalfest unfolds
Beşiktaş ran riot. The first goal came in the 2nd minute through Ali Gültiken’s header. Feyyaz Uçar, another club legend, added a second in the 12th. By halftime it was already 4–0, after strikes from Metin Tekin (24’) and Gültiken again (43’). The second half saw no let-up: Gültiken finished with 4 goals total, Uçar bagged 3, and Tekin also scored 3. The final whistle blew on a staggering 10–0 scoreline — a record margin in the club’s long history.
Who stood out
- Ali Gültiken: 4 goals
- Feyyaz Uçar: 3 goals
Metin Tekin: 3 goals
This was the era of the famous “MAF” attacking trio (Metin-Ali-Feyyaz), and on this day they delivered maximum damage.
- Interestingly, Beşiktaş fielded no foreign players in this match — a fully domestic squad etched their names in history that afternoon.
Why That 10–0 Score Matters
A record that still stands
That 10–0 result remains the largest margin of victory in Beşiktaş’s history across all competitions. It also holds the distinction of being one of the biggest wins in Süper Lig history. No opponent has since come close to inflicting such a defeat on the Black Eagles.
To this day, official club records list the biggest win: Beşiktaş 10–0 Adana Demirspor and consider that scoreline a high watermark.
In the context of Turkish football
In the broader Turkish football annals, that 10-goal margin stands among the most lopsided ever recorded in the top flight. It is frequently cited whenever lists of “biggest home wins” or “record scorelines” in Sü.
The nature of the record is amplified by the fact that Beşiktaş was not overwhelming Adana Demirspor — they were overwhelming them utterly.
Legacy in Beşiktaş lore
That match cemented the legend of the MAF trio and the early successes under coach Gordon Milne, who would go on to deliver a historic undefeated league title in 1991–92. The attacking philosophy of that era is often traced back to dominant performances like the 10–0 thrashing.
Supporters still reference chants, memorabilia, and commemorative artwork celebrating the day Beşiktaş “rained goals.”
Could It Be Broken?
Modern football dynamics
In today’s era of greater parity, financial constraints, and stronger defensive organization, such an extreme scoreline is exceedingly unlikely. Top-level teams rarely allow double-digit drubbings anymore.
Even dominant teams rarely push beyond 7 or 8 goals in one match, and when they do it’s often against much weaker opposition or in cup competitions.
Possible in cup or youth games?
If anywhere, a margin like that might appear in domestic cup games against lower-division teams — but among professional first-team matches at top level, it’s almost inconceivable.
Even then, club ambition, sportsmanship, and rotation make such blowouts rare.
Psychological and motivational factors
Scoring 10 in a top-flight match demands perfect alignment: ruthless finishing, opponent collapse, tempo, fitness, morale, and sometimes the opposition’s desperation. Reproducing all those variables at once in modern competition would be a Herculean task.
Other Big Wins In Beşiktaş History
While none match 10–0, here are other notable high-margin victories in club history:
- Beşiktaş 10–0 Çorluspor — in Turkish Cup play (one of the few other double-digit results recorded in club logs).
- Beşiktaş 7–0 and 7–1 wins in domestic league games, especially in earlier decades when gulf in quality was wider.
These matches also contribute to the mythology of Beşiktaş’s attacking identity through the years, but they are distant seconds compared to the 10–0 benchmark.
The 10–0 Match: Minute Breakdown (Sample)
Here’s a rough timeline of how the goals poured in:
- 2′ — Ali Gültiken
- 12′ — Feyyaz Uçar
- 24′ — Metin Tekin
- 43′ — Gültiken again
- 55′ — Gültiken
- 65′ — Uçar
- 73′ — Tekin
- 76′ — Tekin
- 82′ — Gültiken
- 85′ — Uçar
Substitutions and tactical shifts didn’t interrupt the onslaught. The substitute kee.
Why Fans Still Talk About That Game
- A pure statement: It wasn’t just a win; it was domination made manifest.
- Club identity: It crystallized Beşiktaş’s identity as a club that, on its day, can crush opponents in style.
- Emotional memory: For fans alive then and generations since, it’s legend — goals, drama, pride, and spectacle all in one.
- Benchmark of greatness: Every great Beşiktaş side is measured against that day. Any mention of record victories almost always returns to 15 October 1989.
Conclusion
In this article, VulcanKick has revisited the biggest win in Beşiktaş history, that unforgettable 10–0 blowout over Adana Demirspor in 1989. It’s a match that transcended mere numbers — it has become a symbol of attacking dominance, club pride, and a golden era for the Black Eagles. While modern football likely prevents such margins, and every memory of Beşiktaş greatness.
If you’re curious about other record wins, top goal scorers, or dramatic match comebacks in Turkish football, let me know — I’d be happy to dig deeper.
