Edin Dzeko Overtakes Dusan Tadic’s Record in Historic Night for Fenerbahçe!
In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League play-off round, Fenerbahçe faced Belgian side Anderlecht at home. Dusan Tadic, who opened the scoring for the yellow-navy blue team, made history. Shortly after, Edin Dzeko, who made it 2-0, claimed the record previously held by Tadic.
Fenerbahçe hosted Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League play-off first leg. The star player of the yellow-navy blue team, Dusan Tadic, opened the scoring and made history with his goal. Later, Edin Dzeko doubled the lead and took over the record from Tadic.
They Started in the Starting XI
Mourinho fielded İrfan Can Eğribayat in goal against Anderlecht, with a three-man defense consisting of Milan Skriniar, Sofyan Amrabat, and Yusuf Akçiçek. Bright Osayi-Samuel and Filip Kostic played as wing-backs, while Fred Rodrigues and Sebastian Szymanski controlled the midfield. In attack, Dusan Tadic played behind the duo of Edin Dzeko and Youssef En-Nesyri.
Tadic Scored the First Goal
In the 11th minute, Kostic delivered a cross from the left wing. Yusuf headed the ball down inside the box, and Dusan Tadic’s header found the net. Meanwhile, Yusuf Akçiçek recorded the first assist of his career, setting up Tadic’s goal.
Entered the History Books
By scoring against Anderlecht, Dusan Tadic became the oldest player to score for Fenerbahçe in the post-group stage of a European competition.
Dzeko Doubled the Lead
In the 43rd minute, Yusuf dribbled into the penalty area from the left and passed to Dzeko. His initial shot was blocked by the defense, but he pounced on the rebound and slotted the ball into the net.
The New Record Holder
Edin Dzeko, who scored Fenerbahçe’s second goal against Anderlecht, surpassed Dusan Tadic to become the oldest player to score for Fenerbahçe in the post-group stage of a European competition.
