Beşiktaş goalkeeper Hakan Arıkan, who kept Plzen at bay with his brilliant saves most of the night, talked to our website after the match:

“We came here to win but found an extremely formidable side against us. They were very well organized in the first half and virtually outplayed us. But, thanks to substitutions, we managed to take control in the second half. It was a fast-paced game; I am sure everyone enjoyed it. With God willing, we will continue our European journey by knocking Plezen out in Istanbul.”