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Eyüpspor 1-1 Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe faced newcomers Eyüpspor at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium in the 17th-week opener of the Trendyol Süper Lig, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Yellow-Navy team dropped points for the fifth time this season.

Eyüpspor took the lead in the 26th minute through Ahmed Kutucu, while Fenerbahçe equalized just before halftime with En-Nesyri’s in the 45+4 minute. Despite numerous attempts, neither side could find the net again, resulting in a shared point.

Fenerbahçe, experiencing their fifth point loss in the league, raised their tally to 36 points. , meanwhile, increased theirs to 27 points.

Eyüpspor 1-1 Fenerbahçe

Key Moments:

1′: The match began with Mame Thiam’s kick-off.
5′: pressed in the opponent’s half, and the ball landed at En-Nesyri’s feet. The Moroccan player’s shot from outside the penalty area went wide.
11′: Ahmed Kutucu’s cross from the left flank was cleared by Djiku for a corner kick. Eyüpspor took a corner from the left.
13′: Emre Akbaba received a yellow card for a foul on Szymanski.
25′: Tadic’s long cross was met by En-Nesyri’s header, but the ball was saved by Berke Özer.
26′: Eyüpspor took the lead with a goal by Ahmed Kutucu.
Ahmed Kutucu scored his seventh goal of the season, all of which have put his team ahead 1-0. (beIN SPORTS)
44′: Ahmed Kutucu received a yellow card for a foul on İrfan Can.

Five minutes of added time were given at the end of the first half.
45+4′: Fenerbahçe equalized with a goal by En-Nesyri.
Eyüpspor coach Arda Turan received a red card for protesting the decision.
45+5′: Caner Erkin received a yellow card for dissent.
The first half ended.

50′: Ahmed Kutucu’s shot from the edge of the penalty area was saved by İrfan Can Eğribayat.
51′: En-Nesyri went down after a challenge by Berke Özer. The referee initially awarded a penalty, but the decision was overturned due to offside.
54′: Çağlar received a yellow card for elbowing Vezo.
64′: Tadic’s shot hit the post, and Szymanski missed the rebound.
66′: Osayi-Samuel went down, and Fenerbahçe appealed for a penalty. Caner Erkin reacted angrily to Osayi.
68′: Emre Akbaba’s goal was disallowed due to a foul by Halil Akbunar in the build-up.
69′: Eyüpspor substituted Caner Erkin and Halil Akbunar with Ampem and Umut Meraş, while Fenerbahçe replaced Szymanski and İrfan Can Kahveci with Dzeko and Maximin.
72′: Maximin received a yellow card for a foul on Ampem.
73′: Dorukhan Toköz received a yellow card for fouling Edin Dzeko in midfield.
78′: Eyüpspor replaced Dorukhan Toköz and Robin Yalçın with Emre Mor and Tayfur Bingöl.
82′: Fenerbahçe replaced Tadic, Fred, and Osayi-Samuel with İsmail Yüksek, Cengiz Ünder, and Müldür.
84′: Eyüpspor replaced Ahmed Kutucu with Bruno.
88′: Mame Thiam received a yellow card for fouling Çağlar Söyüncü.
88′: Kostic’s cross found Dzeko, whose header was saved by Berke Özer.

Seven minutes of added time were announced.
90+3′: Mame Thiam controlled a through ball from Emre Akbaba, rounded the keeper, but shot wide.
90+4′: Maximin passed to Kostic inside the box, but Kostic’s angled shot was saved by Berke Özer.
90+5′: Mame Thiam set up Bruno, but Bruno’s close-range shot missed the target.
90+8′: En-Nesyri received a yellow card for protesting.

Starting Lineups

ikas Eyüpspor: Berke, Caner, Dos Santos, Melih, Robin Yalçın, Ruben Vezo, Ahmed Kutucu, Dorukhan, Emre Akbaba, Halil Akbunar, Mame Thiam
Fenerbahçe: İrfan Can Eğribayat, Osayi, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, Filip Kostic, Sofyan Amrabat, Fred, , , İrfan Can Kahveci, En-Nesyri

Match Notes

Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho was without Dominik Livakovic, Rodrigo Becao, and , all sidelined due to injuries sustained in the RAMS match. Edin Dzeko started on the bench.

Mourinho deployed İrfan Can Eğribayat, Alexander Djiku, Dusan Tadic, and Youssef En-Nesyri in the starting lineup. The defensive four consisted of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, and Filip Kostic, with Sofyan Amrabat and Fred maintaining their roles in midfield. İrfan Can Kahveci, Sebastian Szymanski, and Dusan Tadic supported striker Youssef En-Nesyri.

Player Highlights

  • Irfan Can Eğribayat’s First Start: The experienced goalkeeper made his first official appearance this season, stepping in for Dominik Livakovic.
  • Six Absences: In addition to Livakovic, Becao, Oğuz Aydın, and Jayden , Fenerbahçe missed Mert Hakan Yandaş (not yet fully fit) and Bartuğ Elmaz (technical decision).
  • Samet Akaydın Returns: Mourinho reinstated Samet to the squad following fan criticism during the UEFA Europa League clash with Athletic Bilbao.
  • Tadic Back on the Left Wing: The veteran began in his former role on the left, after being utilized on the right and as a playmaker earlier this season.

 

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