FC Twente 1-1 Fenerbahçe: Post Match Insights
Fenerbahçe settled for a point after facing Dutch side Twente away in the second week of the UEFA Europa League.
Fenerbahçe had a slow start at Twente Stadium but began to make their presence felt in the opposition’s half after the 20th minute. Despite creating two clear scoring opportunities in the 23rd and 24th minutes, they were unable to capitalize. Shortly after, in the 29th minute, Vlap found the back of the net for Twente, leaving Fenerbahçe trailing 1-0 at the end of the first half.
Fenerbahçe began the second half with more aggression, intensifying their attack on the opposition’s goal following two substitutions by coach Jose Mourinho in the 62nd minute. In the 71st minute, Dusan Tadic scored to level the match, but despite their efforts, they couldn’t secure a second goal, and the game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
With this result, Fenerbahçe increased their points tally to 4 after two matches in the Europa League.
Scoring in Every Match
Fenerbahçe has managed to score in all their official matches this season.
The yellow-dark blues have played 13 official matches so far—7 in the league and 6 in Europe—and have scored in every one of them.
Amrabat Impresses
Fenerbahçe’s Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat caught attention with his performance.
The experienced player put in a solid fight in midfield and greatly contributed to his team’s playmaking.
Amrabat also impressed by assisting Fenerbahçe’s equalizing goal scored by Dusan Tadic in the 71st minute.
Tadic Continues Scoring Streak
Fenerbahçe’s veteran player Dusan Tadic continued his scoring form against Twente this season.
The experienced player, who has already netted 4 goals in 7 league matches, scored his first goal in Europe this season.
Tadic also has 2 assists each in both the league and European competitions so far.
Struggles to Keep a Clean Sheet in Europe
Fenerbahçe has conceded goals in all their European matches this season.
While the yellow-dark blues have kept clean sheets in 5 of their 7 league matches, they have shown the opposite performance in European competitions.
With the Twente match, Fenerbahçe played their 6th European game this season, conceding a goal in every one of those encounters.