Soccer-Besiktas claim domestic double with Turkish Cup win

Besiktas fans light flares to celebrate winning the Turkish Super Lig title at their neighborhood despite of a nationwide "full closure" imposed to slow the rate of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) contagion, in Istanbul, Turkey early May 16, 2021. REUTERS/Kemal Aslan/File Photo

ANKARA (Reuters) - Besiktas claimed a domestic double on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Antalyaspor to lift the Turkish Cup after securing their 16th Super Lig title at the weekend.

Besiktas on Saturday edged out bitter rivals Galatasaray on goal difference in the title race, while third-placed Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce finished two points behind.