06.08.2026 09:20
Fenerbahce defeated Sturm Graz 2-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. Following Mason Greenwood's goal, footage of the set-piece training session that head coach Ismail Kartal had conducted with Greenwood and Marco Asensio days earlier resurfaced.
Fenerbahce secured a significant advantage ahead of the second leg by defeating Sturm Graz 2-0 at home in the first match of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, with goals from Anderson Talisca and Mason Greenwood.
One of the standout names in the match, Mason Greenwood, experienced the joy of scoring in his first start in the yellow-navy jersey.
A moment from Greenwood's goal;
SET-PIECE WORK PAYS OFF
In the 45th minute of the match, Greenwood controlled the ball cleared outside the penalty area following a corner taken by Marco Asensio and doubled the lead with a powerful shot to the near post.
Images from that training session;
Following the goal, footage of Fenerbahce Head Coach Ismail Kartal running a special set-piece organization drill with Marco Asensio and Mason Greenwood in recent days resurfaced. The yellow-navy fans highlighted that the goal came in a manner similar to the organization practiced in training.
PRAISE POURS IN FOR ISMAIL KARTAL
After the match, many Fenerbahce fans made posts on social media stating that Ismail Kartal's set-piece work had paid off. The coach's pre-match preparations resulting in a goal were met with praise by the yellow-navy supporters.
SECOND LEG ON AUGUST 11
The second leg between Fenerbahce and Sturm Graz will be played on Tuesday, August 11, at Merkur Arena in Austria. The yellow-navy side, having won the first match 2-0, will take to the field to advance to the next round.