Fenerbahçe 2-1 Hatayspor
Fenerbahçe secured a 2-1 victory over Hatayspor in Matchweek 18 of the Süper Lig, with Youssef En-Nesyri scoring both goals for the home side.
The match at Ülker Stadium saw Fenerbahçe take the lead in the 17th minute through En-Nesyri, while Hatayspor equalized in the 33rd minute via Boutobba. En-Nesyri struck again in stoppage time (45+5′) to seal the win.
With this result, Fenerbahçe climbed to 39 points, maintaining their chase of Galatasaray, who remain 8 points ahead. Hatayspor, on the other hand, stayed in 18th place with 9 points.
En-Nesyri’s Stellar Form
Youssef En-Nesyri has been on fire, scoring 5 goals in his last 3 Süper Lig matches. This marks the first time since 2019 that the Moroccan striker has scored in three consecutive league games.
Fans Voice Discontent
Despite the victory, Fenerbahçe fans expressed dissatisfaction with the club’s management, chanting for the board to resign throughout much of the match.
En-Nesyri’s Stellar Form
Youssef En-Nesyri has been on fire, scoring 5 goals in his last 3 Süper Lig matches. This marks the first time since 2019 that the Moroccan striker has scored in three consecutive league games.
Fans Voice Discontent
Despite the victory, Fenerbahçe fans expressed dissatisfaction with the club’s management, chanting for the board to resign throughout much of the match.
Key Moments from the Match
5th Minute: Fred’s through ball set up En-Nesyri, who struck from a tight angle, but his effort hit the post.
17th Minute: A mistake by Kamil Ahmet Çörekçi allowed Tadić to feed Džeko, who assisted En-Nesyri for a clinical finish: 1-0.
33rd Minute: Hatayspor leveled the score with Boutobba’s deflected shot finding the back of the net: 1-1.
45+5th Minute: Kostić’s cross created chaos in Hatayspor’s box, and En-Nesyri headed in the rebound to restore Fenerbahçe’s lead: 2-1.
In stoppage time, Fenerbahçe was awarded a penalty after a VAR review, but Džeko missed the target.
Lineups
Fenerbahçe: İrfan Can, Osayi, Çağlar, Djiku, Levent Mercan, Tadić, Amrabat, Fred, Kostić, Džeko, En-Nesyri
Hatayspor: Erce, Kerim, Yiğit Ali, Kilama, Kamil Ahmet, Abdülkadir, Rui Pedro, Lamine Diack, Boutobba, Funsho, Aboubakar
Notable Team Updates
- Levent Mercan made his first start for Fenerbahçe in a competitive match.
- Livaković and Oğuz Aydın were excluded from the squad, despite recovering from injuries.
- Mert Hakan Yandaş returned to the squad after a six-match absence due to injury.
Tributes to Ferdi Tayfur
Before the match, Fenerbahçe paid homage to the late artist Ferdi Tayfur. His iconic songs “Bana Sor” and “Ben de Özledim Ben de” played at the stadium, with fans singing along in unison.
Low Attendance Noticed
Despite Fenerbahçe’s strong season, the match saw notable empty seats at Ülker Stadium, with approximately 30,000 fans in attendance.
