Football Journalists Analyze Fenerbahçe’s 2-0 Victory Over Kasımpaşa

In the 5th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe defeated Kasımpaşa 2-0 away. Football Journalists analyzed the Kasımpaşa vs. Fenerbahçe match.

Faik Çetiner: “With ease…”

Mourinho‘s surprise in the starting 11 was En-Nesyri. While Dzeko was expected, the Moroccan player was on the field. The new transfer Amrabat (who came on in the last 10 minutes) sat on the bench, and İsmail Yüksek held onto his spot. The Portuguese coach didn’t let go of Tadic, Szymanski, and Maximin, so İrfan Can waited on the sidelines. When Kasımpaşa faces Fenerbahçe, they seem paralyzed. Once the game started, Fenerbahçe took possession and controlled the game as they pleased. The home team was fully on defense, unable to organize counter-attacks. Although Fenerbahçe dominated the first half, there were no “How did they miss that?” moments. We didn’t see a single positive move from En-Nesyri. Szymanski, Fred, and Tadić managed the game, while İsmail Yüksek fought hard. Maximin was the star of this half, scoring a stylish goal and winning a penalty for his team. After conceding the goals, the home team woke up slightly, going forward but unable to score. Since both teams lacked finishing skills, the match ended with the goals scored in the first half. In the end, Fenerbahçe won an away game “with ease” without much trouble. Now all eyes are on the Galatasaray match. Let’s wait and see Mourinho’s tactics and plans for those 90 minutes and conclude the article. (FANATİK)

Serkan Akcan: “Safe harbor”

In the opening phase of the match, Maximin’s one-on-one plays from the left flank, Tadic’s role as a “safe harbor” on the right side holding the ball, and İsmail Yüksek’s recovery of loose balls gave Fenerbahçe a 2-0 lead within 40 minutes. However, despite securing the 2-0 lead early, Fenerbahçe refrained from finishing off the game. There is a concept of trust in İsmail Yüksek at Fenerbahçe. Alongside Fred, İsmail remains Mourinho’s most reliable player on the field. He knows exactly what he’s doing, playing at the peak of maturity, recovering loose balls without losing focus for a moment. While Maximin may have made headlines with his first-half goal and the penalty he won, İsmail Yüksek’s hard work was dazzling. Becao‘s presence in defense and his harmony with Çağlar likely resolved Mourinho’s concerns. Oosterwolde, however, takes too many risks, whether in ball handling, positioning, or challenges. (FANATİK)

Gürcan Bilgiç: “Consolation in disarray”

There was no sign of the dazzling performances from the last two league matches. This situation can only be explained by the Mourinho observation we mentioned earlier. The only consolation in this disarray is that they did what was necessary in the “must-win” match. The loss of rhythm, fatigue from international duty, the complacency brought by the break, and playing away… These are likely to be the excuses given. In a period full of uncertainties, pocketing three points means a happy locker room ahead of the derby. Both the team and the coach need to keep studying. (SABAH)

Uğur Meleke: “The top tier of Süper Lig, as you know it”

Yesterday evening, first at 5:00 PM at Kasımpaşa Stadium, Fenerbahçe took the stage. Without pushing themselves at all, they entered the locker room with a 2-0 lead after 45 minutes. During this time, Maximin stood out with his effectiveness on the left wing, while İsmail shone with a commanding performance sweeping the midfield. In the second half, just like in the Alanya match, they lost control, and around the 60th minute, just like against Alanya, the İrfan/Maximin substitution was made. Despite not pressing forward much in the second half, Fenerbahçe brought home the 3 points without much difficulty. (HÜRRİYET)