The team of Alexandru Epureanu, Istanbul Bașakșehir, was beaten by Konyaspor in the final of the Cup of Turkey. The normal period of the game ended by 0-0 and the winner was decided in the penalty shootout, IPN reports.

Konyaspor won the penalty shootout 4-1. Epureanu missed a penalty for Bașakșehir. The Moldovan fullback played throughout the game. His team also struggled for title this season and finished second. Thus, the next season Epureanu will play in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Champions League.

Alexandru Epureanu, 30, is the second most desired footballer in the history of the national football team of Moldova, after Victor Golovatenco.