Söyüncü and Oosterwolde Celebrate Victory: ‘A Much-Needed Boost for the Team and Fans’
In the first match of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe defeated Union SG 2-1. Fenerbahçe players Çağlar Söyüncü and Jayden Oosterwolde shared their thoughts on the victory.
Fenerbahçe won their first Europa League match against Union SG with goals from Çağlar Söyüncü in the 27th minute and an own goal by Burgess in the 82nd minute. The yellow and navy-blue team started their European campaign with 3 points.
Following the 1-0 lead, Fenerbahçe players gave statements to TRT Spor.
Çağlar Söyüncü, who scored Fenerbahçe’s first goal, said: “Thanks to our fans who came here. We had a tough weekend. We wanted to lift their spirits, and I’m happy we succeeded. We managed to bring some joy to them. They never leave us alone, and it’s our responsibility to always make them happy. If the team wins, we are all good; if we lose, we are all bad. I thank everyone. I’m very happy we won. I dedicate the goal to my dear wife. I promised her that if I scored, I would dedicate it to her.”
Fenerbahçe’s Dutch left-back Jayden Oosterwolde added: “For us, winning was very important. Starting strong in Europe was crucial. The last match had a bad result. Today was about regaining confidence and showing the fans that we are here. I believe we achieved that.”
