Fenerbahçe 5-0 Erzurumspor FK

The excitement in the Ziraat Turkish Cup continued with the Fenerbahçe – Erzurumspor clash. Despite losing three center-backs to injury, Fenerbahçe secured a commanding 5-0 victory.

Fenerbahçe faced Erzurumspor in their second match of the Ziraat Turkish Cup.

The Yellow-Navy Blues won the match 5-0, increasing their points total to six in the group stage.

Among Fenerbahçe’s new signings, Talisca made his first start in the lineup and celebrated with a goal.

THREE INJURIES IN A ROW

Three of Fenerbahçe’s center-backs suffered injuries during the match.

In the 54th minute, Djiku had to leave the game due to injury. His replacement, Diego Carlos, also picked up an injury shortly after and had to be substituted in the 61st minute, making way for Yusuf Akçiçek.

Yusuf Akçiçek also suffered an injury and was forced to leave the pitch in the 75th minute.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

• 33rd minute: Fenerbahçe took the lead. Goalkeeper Ertuğrul Çetin initiated a quick attack, catching the opposing defense off guard. Mert Hakan Yandaş spotted Talisca making a run behind the defense, and the Brazilian’s precise shot into the far corner found the net: 1-0.
• 41st minute: Cengiz Ünder delivered a cross from the right, and Djiku’s header at the near post hit the post and bounced back into play.
• 49th minute: Cenk Tosun dribbled into the box from the right and was brought down by Yakup Kırtay, prompting the referee to award a penalty.
• 50th minute: Fenerbahçe doubled their lead. Cenk Tosun stepped up to take the penalty and confidently slotted the ball into the net: 2-0.
• 78th minute: Fenerbahçe netted their third goal. Oğuz Aydın set up Mert Hakan Yandaş just outside the penalty area, and his well-placed shot beat the goalkeeper: 3-0.
• 81st minute: The Yellow-Navy Blues made it 4-0. Oğuz Aydın played a precise pass to En-Nesyri, who controlled the ball near the edge of the box, dribbled past the goalkeeper, and calmly slotted it into the empty net: 4-0.
• 89th minute: Fenerbahçe added another goal. İsmail Yüksek crossed to the back post, where Oğuz Aydın headed the ball into the six-yard box for En-Nesyri, who tapped it into the open net: 5-0.