08.11.2024 01:00
In the 4th week of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe, which visited the Dutch team AZ Alkmaar, left the field with a 3-1 defeat. With this result, the yellow-blues remain at 5 points and will travel to Slavia Prague next week.
Fenerbahçe faced the Dutch representative AZ Alkmaar away in the 4th week of the UEFA Europa League. The yellow-blues lost to their opponent 3-1.
MOURINHO IN THE STANDS
Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho attended the AZ Alkmaar match in the stands due to his suspension. The Portuguese coach, who was suspended after receiving a red card in the match against Manchester United, could not take his place on the bench. The press conference was also attended by assistant coach Zeki Murat Göle instead of Jose Mourinho.
SUPPORT FOR PALESTINE
Before the match, a moment of silence was held for the flood disaster that occurred in Valencia, Spain. The Fenerbahçe fans chanted in support of Palestine after the moment of silence. The Dutch fans reacted to the yellow-blue stands.
FIRST HALF ENDED GOALLESS
Fenerbahçe's Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko failed to capitalize on clear chances in the first half of the match. The home team could not take a single accurate shot in the first 45 minutes. As a result, the teams went into halftime with a 0-0 draw.
AZ ALKMAAR OPENED THE SCORING
In the 59th minute of the match, AZ Alkmaar took the lead. Ro-Zangelo Daal, who touched the ball in the cross sent into the penalty area by Troy Parrot from the right wing, put the Dutch team ahead 1-0.
EN-NESYRI MISSED A PENALTY
In the 61st minute of the match, Fenerbahçe won a penalty. After Edin Dzeko fell to the ground, Youssef En-Nesyri, who took the penalty kick for Fenerbahçe, failed to convert the penalty.
MOROCCAN STAR REDEEMED HIMSELF
In the 70th minute of the match, Fenerbahçe equalized with Youssef En-Nesyri. Edin Dzeko, who met the ball in the right diagonal, sent a cross in front of the goal, and En-Nesyri, who headed the bouncing ball, brought the score to 1-1.
DUTCH REPRESENTATIVE TOOK THE LEAD AGAIN
In the 75th minute of the match, AZ Alkmaar went ahead 2-1. Kees Smit, who entered the penalty area from the right wing, evaded Becao and faced the goalkeeper, sending the ball into the net.
THE DIFFERENCE INCREASED TO 2
In the 88th minute of the match, AZ Alkmaar made the score 3-1. Kasius, who broke through the defense, evaded Livakovic and made the score 3-1. There were no more goals in the remaining minutes of the match, and Fenerbahçe left the match defeated 3-1.