Kasımpaşa 0-3 Fenerbahçe (Turkish Cup)

The home team fielded their U19 squad except for the goalkeeper, while Fenerbahçe capitalized on their experience to claim the win.

Fenerbahçe’s goals came from En-Nesyri in the 2nd minute, Yusuf Akçiçek in the 27th minute, and Bartuğ Elmaz in the 45+1st minute. With this result, Fenerbahçe is in second place in Group B with 3 points, trailing leaders Gaziantep FK on goal difference. Kasımpaşa, still without points, is in fifth place.

Fenerbahçe will host Erzurumspor in their next group stage match, while Kasımpaşa will visit İstanbulspor.

Match Highlights

• Goal | 2′: En-Nesyri headed in Cenk Tosun’s cross from the right, giving Fenerbahçe an early lead.
• 27′: Yusuf Akçiçek doubled the lead with a powerful strike after Mert Müldür’s headed pass from a set-piece.
• 45+1′: Bartuğ Elmaz made it 3-0 with a well-placed shot following a defensive clearance.

Notable Moments

• Jose Mourinho made seven changes to the starting lineup compared to the recent Hatayspor match, employing a 3-5-2 formation.
• Four players (Ertuğrul Çetin, Yusuf Akçiçek, Bartuğ Elmaz, and Cenk Tosun) made their first starts of the season for Fenerbahçe.
• Kasımpaşa continued their cup campaign with their U19 team, managed by youth coach Taner Yapağıcı.

Fenerbahçe’s squad depth shone through in a rotated lineup, signaling their intent to compete on multiple fronts this season.