Fenerbahçe 3-2 Göztepe

In the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe defeated one of the league’s strong teams, Göztepe, 3-2 at home, staying on track in the title race. Despite trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Yellow Canaries turned the game around with goals in the first 9 minutes of the second half to secure the victory.

Match Summary

The match began with Göztepe striking first in the 25th minute through Juan, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Fenerbahçe struggled offensively in the first half, registering season-low statistics in shots (4), touches in the opposition box (4), accurate crosses (1), and corners (0).

However, the second half saw a rejuvenated Fenerbahçe. En-Nesyri equalized just after the restart in the 46th minute. He struck again in the 53rd minute from Kostić’s corner to make it 2-1. Oğuz Aydın extended the lead to 3-1 in the 55th minute with a powerful strike.

Göztepe reduced the deficit to 3-2 in the 83rd minute through Miroshi, but despite creating more chances late in the game, they couldn’t find an equalizer.

Starting Lineups

Fenerbahçe: İrfan Can Eğribayat; Djiku, Çağlar, Yusuf; Oğuz, Fred, Tadić, Szymański; Dzeko, En-Nesyri
Göztepe: Lis; Koray, Heliton, Bokele, Nielsen; Dennis, Tijanić, Miroshi; Djalma, Romulo, Juan

Key Highlights

• 45+6′: En-Nesyri nearly equalized before halftime, but Göztepe’s goalkeeper Lis denied his effort.
• 46′: En-Nesyri leveled the match with a clinical finish right after the second half began.
• 53′: En-Nesyri scored again, heading in Kostić’s corner to give Fenerbahçe the lead.
• 55′: Oğuz Aydın added a third for Fenerbahçe, giving them a two-goal cushion.
• 83′: Miroshi pulled one back for Göztepe with a well-taken goal.

Tactical Notes

Fenerbahçe’s manager Jose Mourinho made impactful substitutions at halftime, introducing Kostić and Allan Saint-Maximin, which reinvigorated the team. Yusuf Akçiçek also impressed in his first league start, earning Mourinho’s trust after his strong UEFA Europa League showing.

The match was notable for Mourinho watching from the stands due to a suspension. Additionally, newly signed Diego Carlos was included in the squad for the first time but started on the bench.

Missing Players and Squad Changes

Fenerbahçe was without six key players, including Jayden Oosterwolde, Rodrigo Becão, Dominik Livaković, Mert Müldür, İsmail Yüksek, and Bartuğ Elmaz due to injuries or precautionary measures.

Looking Ahead

This victory showcases Fenerbahçe’s depth and resilience as they push forward in the title race. With the league heating up, the Yellow Canaries will need to maintain consistency in their performances to keep the pressure on Galatasaray.