It was a balanced first half, with neither team able to find the deadlock breaker. In the early part of the second half, the home side piled on the pressure, but Beşiktaş defence and goalkeeper stood strong. Then, on 71 minutes, Gedson Fernandes finished off a breakaway with a well-placed low effort and sent Beşiktaş 1-0 in front. Gaining confidence, the Black Eagles kept the French hosts at bay in the remaining minutes to pick up their first Europa League victory.