Besiktas JK survived a scare to defeat St. Patrick's Athletic 3-2 in a thrilling UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on August 15, 2025. The Turkish giants eventually overcame a spirited challenge from the Irish side at the Tupras Stadium, but the narrow win leaves the tie intriguingly poised. Besiktas raced into a two-goal lead within the first thirty minutes, suggesting a routine evening. However, St. Pat's staged a remarkable comeback, scoring twice before halftime to stun the home crowd and level the match at 2-2. The winning goal for Besiktas came from a set-piece in the 70th minute, restoring their lead and ultimately securing the victory. The focus point was the incredible resilience shown by the visitors, who capitalized on defensive errors to score two vital away goals. This result means St. Patrick's Athletic, despite the loss, returns to Dublin with a real chance of causing an upset in the second leg. The Besiktas manager admitted his team's performance was not good enough, while the St. Pat's coach praised his players' incredible heart and belief.