Beşiktaş opened their Ziraat Turkish Cup campaign with a statement win on the road, edging Fenerbahçe 2-1 in a tense Group C derby on Tuesday night as Vaclav Cerny delivered twice – including a dramatic stoppage-time winner – to hand the black-and-whites their first derby victory of the season.

Cerny broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute, pouncing on space at the edge of the box and finishing calmly to silence Chobani Stadium.

Fenerbahçe responded before halftime when Marco Asensio converted from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute, sending the teams level into the break.

As the derby appeared headed for a draw, Cerny resurfaced in t

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