Fenerbahçe 1-0 Adana Demirspor

Fenerbahçe hosted Adana Demirspor at home in the opening match of the 2024-2025 Süper Lig season. The Yellow-Navy Blues claimed all 3 points with a single goal.

DZEKO DELIVERS 3 POINTS

Fenerbahçe dominated the game, and the winning goal was scored in the 34th minute by Edin Dzeko, assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.

MOURINHO’S FIRST LEAGUE MATCH

Fenerbahçe’s world-renowned coach Jose Mourinho led his team in his first league match. The Yellow-Navy Blues’ fans cheered for their new coach before the match. Meanwhile, new signings Allan Saint-Maximin, Oğuz Aydın, Cenk Tosun, and Youssef En-Nesyri experienced their first league match excitement with Fenerbahçe.

3 ABSENTEES FOR FENERBAHÇE

Fenerbahçe was without three players against Adana Demirspor. Mert Hakan Yandaş and İrfan Can Eğribayat, who were suspended from last season, did not play. Fred, one of the key players, was also absent due to injury. Additionally, Luan Peres, Ryan Kent, Miguel Crespo, Miha Zajc, Emre Mor, and Samet Akaydın were not included in the squad.

Among the new transfers, Allan Saint-Maximin started in the first 11 and played for 76 minutes. Youssef En-Nesyri was substituted in the 76th minute. Oğuz Aydın came on in the 89th minute, replacing İrfan Can Kahveci. Another new transfer, Levent Mercan, was not included in the squad for the Adana Demirspor match. The young player, who was not on coach Jose Mourinho’s UEFA list, also didn’t get a chance in the league.

FENERBAHÇE 1-0 ADANA DEMİRSPOR: MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

1′ The match started with Adana Demirspor’s kickoff.

15′ Fenerbahçe made dangerous attacks from the left wing with Saint-Maximin.

17′ Dzeko’s header from a free-kick went wide of the goal.

20′ Fenerbahçe’s quick throw-in was ordered to be retaken by the referee, which led to strong reactions from Jose Mourinho and his assistant, Salvatore Foti. Foti was shown a yellow card.

27′ Jayden Oosterwolde received a yellow card.

34′ GOAL! Edin Dzeko scored the opening goal for Fenerbahçe, assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.

57′ Adana Demirspor came close to scoring with Barasi, but the defense cleared the ball.

76′ Fenerbahçe made substitutions: Bartuğ Elmaz for Saint-Maximin, Mert Müldür for Osayi Samuel, and En-Nesyri for Dzeko.

88′ Çağlar Söyüncü replaced Ferdi Kadıoğlu.

89′ Oğuz Aydın came on for İrfan Can Kahveci.

FENERBAHÇE VS. ADANA DEMİRSPOR: STARTING LINE UPS

Fenerbahçe: Livakovic, Osayi, Djiku, Oosterwolde, Ferdi, İsmail, Szymanski, İrfan Can, Tadic, Maximin, Dzeko

Adana Demirspor: Deniz, Manev, Semih, Gravillon, Jose, Milad, Michut, Maestro, Tayfun, Yusuf Sarı, Barasi

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Fenerbahçe, hosting Adana Demirspor in the first week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, began the season with 3 points by defeating their opponent with a single goal.

Starting the match at Ülker Stadium with intense pressure, the Yellow-Navy Blues struggled to create opportunities due to the frequent stoppages in play. Fenerbahçe found the goal they were seeking in the 34th minute through Edin Dzeko, taking the lead and ending the first half 1-0 ahead.

In the second half, Fenerbahçe had difficulty creating scoring chances but maintained control of possession. The Yellow-Navy Blues successfully prevented their opponent from creating serious threats and preserved the score, securing a 1-0 victory.

Dzeko Opens His League Account

Fenerbahçe’s experienced Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko scored his team’s first goal of the league.

The 38-year-old, who had shone in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers against Lugano by scoring 3 goals and netting Fenerbahçe’s first goal of the new season, also managed to score the equalizer in the return match.

Having scored a total of 4 goals against Lugano, Dzeko also found the net in the 34th minute of the match against Adana Demirspor, opening his account in the league for his team.

Saint-Maximin Starts with an Assist

Fenerbahçe’s new signing Allan Saint-Maximin started the season strongly.

The 27-year-old, who was brought in with high expectations after intense efforts by the Yellow-Navy Blues, impressed with his performance in his first league match.

The French player provided a stylish pass to set up Dzeko’s opening goal.

Mourinho Makes Three Substitutions at Once

Fenerbahçe’s experienced head coach Jose Mourinho made three substitutions in the 76th minute.

The Portuguese coach did not make any changes to his starting 11 for the first 75 minutes but intervened in the game with three substitutions in the 76th minute.

At that moment, Mourinho brought on Mert Müldür for Osayi-Samuel, Youssef En-Nesyri for Edin Dzeko, and Bartuğ Elmaz for Saint-Maximin.

Ferdi Substituted Amid Applause

Fenerbahçe’s national player Ferdi Kadıoğlu left the field to applause.

The left-back, who is rumored to be transferred, was substituted for Çağlar Söyüncü in the 88th minute of the match, receiving prolonged applause from the fans.

Mourinho Receives a Card in His First League Match

Fenerbahçe’s experienced head coach Jose Mourinho received a card in his first league match.

The experienced coach was shown a yellow card in the 90+3rd minute of the match for protesting to the referee.