Beşiktaş, which had made the top 8 teams in the FIBA European Cup, lost against Spanish Halcon Avenida played away in the first game of the quarter final (78-60).

Beşiktaş Cola Turka began the game with Laine, Şebnem, Yasemin, Johnson and Nyree Robert and took a 7-3 lead in the first 3 minutes. The team from Salamanca tied the score at 6th minute with 7-7. The game continued with both teams scoring baskets; and the Spanish team became effective thanks to Elena and took the lead (16-11). Hosting team wrapped up the first period 18-15 in the lead.
Beginning the 2nd period with Yasemin Horasan’s basket, Beşiktaş Cola Turka took the lead again at 12th minute with its effective defense (18-19). Halcon Avenida became effective with Kelly Schumaher in outer shots and whereas with Elana Tornikidou under the rim, and grabbed a 29-24 lead in the 14th minute of the game. The Spanish team increased the gap to 9 points in 7th minute thanks to partial decisions of Coelho A. and Chantal J, referees of the game (35-26). With one minute to play, the team from Salamanca increased the gap to 10 points with the technical fault given for Yasemin Horasan (39-29). Beşiktaş Cola Turka, unable to organize the game it wanted, went to the locker room 43-30 leading.
The Black & White team began the third period with points scored by Nyree Roberts and Yasemin Horasan, and made the score 49-36. Beşiktaş Cola Turka replied the baskets scored by Halcon Avenida, which was effective under the rim with Shcumaher, with a 3-pointer scored by Laine, but was 55-41 tracking with 4 minutes remaining. Beşiktaş Cole Turka trimmed the deficit down to 11 points thanks to Johnson’s 3-pointer, but wrapped up the period 62-47 tracking.
The Black & White ladies began the last period with a 3-pointer basket by Laine was 19 points behind with 5 minutes to play thanks to partial decisions of the referees. Beşiktaş Cola Turka replied the baskets scored by Shcumaher and Elena with 3-pointers by Laine and Johnsen, however finished the game 78-60 tracking.
Süleyman Eren, Member of the Board of Directors of Beşiktaş, made a statement after the game and said “I have watched many basketball games in my life but this is the first time that I have seen a game being affected by referees the way today’s game was. Our team has the ability to win the other team anytime. Salamanca won this game through support of about 3000 fans and assistance of the referees. I believe that we will grab a victory with a margin in the rematch that we will play at Akatlar on February 9, and pass the round. I am asking our fans to be on our side at Akatlar. We will continue our journey in Europe with their support.