Nordsjaelland 6-1 Fenerbahçe

Nordsjaelland scored their goals in the match through Hey, Svensson, Nygren (3), and Rasmussen, while Fenerbahçe’s sole goal came from Batshuayi. With this result, Nordsjaelland reached 10 points, securing the top spot in the group. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, remained at 9 points and took the second position.

Yusuf Akçiçek Returns to Starting XI

Fenerbahçe’s academy talent, Yusuf Akçiçek, took to the field in the starting eleven once again in the away match against Nordsjaelland following his performance in the Ludogorets encounter. The 17-year-old defender, seizing the opportunity due to defensive injuries, formed a defensive tandem alongside İsmail Yüksek.

Cengiz Ünder in Starting Lineup After 13 Matches

Fenerbahçe’s national player, Cengiz Ünder, made a comeback to the starting lineup after 13 official matches. Having suffered an injury in the 4th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig against Bitexen Antalyaspor on September 17, where he was substituted for İrfan Can Kahveci in the fifth minute, Cengiz Ünder returned to the starting eleven after 14 matches.

Fenerbahçe Fans Stand Strong in Support

Prior to the Nordsjaelland-Fenerbahçe clash, yellow-blue fans filled their allocated section at the 10,300-capacity Right to Dream Park. Some supporters even followed the game from the section designated for opposing fans. Nordsjaelland Club officials noted that nearly half of the 8,000 tickets sold beyond invitations were purchased by Fenerbahçe fans.

Fenerbahçe Incomplete with 21 Players Due to Injuries

Fenerbahçe played with 21 players in the Nordsjaelland away match due to injuries. Players such as Djiku, Becao, Mert Hakan Yandaş, and Ferdi Kadıoğlu, along with those not yet ready like Serdar Aziz, Fred, and Zajc, were not included in the match squad. In the absence of Samet Akaydın, Mert Müldür, Bartuğ Elmaz, and Emre Mor, who couldn’t play due to regulations, coach İsmail Kartal reinforced the squad with academy players. Yusuf Akçiçek from the academy started in the first eleven, while Furkan Onur Akyüz, Ahmet Necat Aydın, Muhammet İmre, Efekan Karayazı, and Çağrı Fedai were included in the squad.

Here are the key moments from the match:

• In the 13th minute, Diomande’s powerful shot from outside the penalty area went over the crossbar.
• In the 21st minute, Nordsjaelland took the lead as Hey scored with a header in the penalty area after a corner kick from the right.
• The lead increased to 2-0 in the 25th minute when Diomande provided a pass to Svensson, who scored from the left side of the penalty area.
• Fenerbahçe narrowed the gap to 2-1 in the 43rd minute as Szymanski found Batshuayi inside the box, and the Belgian striker placed the ball into the net with a precise shot.
• In the 55th minute, Nygren scored the third goal for Nordsjaelland with a solo effort, beating the defense in a one-on-one situation.
• Rasmussen extended Nordsjaelland’s lead to 4-1 in the 66th minute by converting the rebound from Livakovic’s saved shot.
• Nygren completed a hat-trick with goals in the 75th and 84th minutes, securing a convincing 6-1 victory for Nordsjaelland.