Fenerbahçe secured a vital victory in the Trendyol Süper Lig, defeating Fatih Karagümrük 2-1 at home. Talisca and Asensio were the heroes of the hour, netting the goals that sealed the win for the Yellow Canaries.
Match Highlights:
The match, played at the Chobani Stadium, saw Fenerbahçe dominate the first half, scoring two crucial goals. Talisca converted a penalty in the 23rd minute, sending the home crowd into raptures. Asensio then doubled the lead in the 41st minute, putting Fenerbahçe firmly in control.
Karagümrük fought back in the second half, with Serginho pulling one back in the 59th minute. However, their hopes of a comeback were dashed when Balkovec received a second yellow card in the 83rd minute, reducing them to ten men.
The victory takes Fenerbahçe's points tally to 19, while Karagümrük remain on 3 points. Fenerbahçe coach Domenico Tedesco made four changes to the starting lineup compared to their previous match against Samsunspor. Milan Skriniar was absent due to suspension, replaced by Çağlar Söyüncü who captained the side. Levent Mercan, İsmail Yüksek and Dorgeles Nene also got starting opportunities.
Key Moments:
- Talisca's penalty gives Fenerbahçe the lead.
- Asensio doubles the advantage before half-time.
- Serginho's goal sparks Karagümrük's fightback.
- Balkovec's red card ends any hopes of a comeback.
Fenerbahçe's starting lineup featured: Tarık Çetin, Nelson Semedo, Çağlar Söyüncü, Jayden Oosterwolde, Levent Mercan, Edson Alvarez, İsmail Yüksek, Dorgeles Nene, Marco Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and Anderson Talisca.
With this win, Fenerbahçe continues their strong start to the season, while Karagümrük will need to regroup and find a way to turn their fortunes around.