22.07.2026 11:51
Fenerbahçe defeated Polish representative Gornik Zabrze 1-0 in the first match of the UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round. The Polish press, which featured the match on its headlines, commented on Gornik Zabrze, which managed to send only 2 shots towards Fenerbahçe's goal, one of which was on target, saying, "Gornik narrowly missed a draw against Fenerbahçe. The result was decided by a single goal from a free kick."
Fenerbahçe defeated Polish representative Gornik Zabrze 1-0 at home with a superb goal from Anderson Talisca in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round.
''THEY NARROWLY MISSED A DRAW''
The victory achieved by the yellow-navy team made a big impact in the Polish press. News reports noted that Gornik Zabrze, who managed only two shots on Fenerbahçe's goal, narrowly missed a draw, emphasizing that the tie could be turned around in the second leg.
Here are the headlines that were made:
PilkaNozna: "Gornik Zabrze narrowly missed a draw against Fenerbahçe. The result was decided by a single goal from a free kick."
Gazeta: "Gornik Zabrze started the Champions League qualifiers with a narrow defeat in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe can be beaten in Zabrze."
RMF24: "Gornik was defeated in Istanbul. Everything will be decided in the second leg in Zabrze. We still have another chance."
Republika: "Gornik showed resistance against Fenerbahçe. The door to the next round remains open."
Weszlo: "Fenerbahçe gained a small advantage before the second leg. Gornik can be happy with this result."