06.04.2025 21:10
Fenerbahçe managed to win 4-1 against Trabzonspor in a crucial match in the 30th week of the Trendyol Super League, despite finishing the first half 1-0 behind. With this result, the yellow-navy team equalized the number of matches played with the leader Galatasaray, who had a bye week, reducing the point difference to 3.
In the 30th week of the Trendyol Super League, a big match took place as Fenerbahçe faced Trabzonspor. The yellow-navy team, who finished the first half 1-0 behind, made a comeback and left the field victorious with a score of 4-1, seizing the opportunity in a week when Galatasaray had a bye.
MAXIMIN WAS IN THE STARTING XI AFTER 121 DAYS
Fenerbahçe player Allan Saint-Maximin made his first start in the league after 121 days. The 28-year-old player, who last started in the yellow-navy jersey in the derby against Beşiktaş on December 7, 2024, came on as a substitute in 4 of the 13 league matches played after that date. Saint-Maximin was not included in the squad for 5 matches and completed 4 matches on the bench.
SZMANSKI SAID "DALYA"
Fenerbahçe's Polish star Sebastian Szymanski played his 100th official match for the yellow-navy team in the match against Trabzonspor. Since his transfer in the 2023-2024 season, Szymanski has played in 55 official matches, scoring 13 goals and providing 19 assists, while this season he has appeared in 44 official matches. Szymanski, who is one of the players that Jose Mourinho has not given up on, scored 7 goals and made 9 assists for his team this season. With the match against Trabzonspor, the Polish player reached this milestone the fastest in the history of the yellow-navy club. Dusan Tadic was the first player to reach 100 official matches in his second season at Fenerbahçe.
ZUBKOV'S GOAL WAS OFFSIDE
Trabzonspor's Oleksandr Zubkov's goal in the 22nd minute was ruled offside. In a high ball sent into the penalty area by Mendy from just outside the penalty arc, Zubkov controlled the ball and took a shot with his left foot, finding the net, but the assistant referee raised the offside flag after the play.
BANZA'S HEADER HIT THE POST
In the 29th minute of the match, Trabzonspor came very close to scoring. Zubkov made a cross into the penalty area after reaching the byline on the right flank. Simon Banza's header from close range hit the crossbar. Afterwards, Fenerbahçe's defense cleared the ball and prevented the danger.
FENERBAHÇE ALSO HIT THE POST
As the clock showed 36 minutes, Fenerbahçe also hit the post. Szymanski's cross from the left side of the penalty area went towards the goal and hit the crossbar. Afterwards, Trabzonspor's defense cleared the ball, preventing the danger from escalating.
FENERBAHÇE EXPECTED A PENALTY
Fenerbahçe expected a penalty in the 45th minute. In a shot taken by Fred from the edge of the penalty area, the ball hit Oleksandr Zubkov. Fenerbahçe players claimed that Zubkov handled the ball and expected a penalty. The match referee Mehmet Türkmen continued the game after consulting VAR referee Daniel Stefanski.
DRAGUŞ SCORED AT THE END OF THE FIRST HALF
In a goal kick by goalkeeper Uğurcan, Zubkov controlled the ball on the right flank and quickly passed it to Banza. Banza passed the ball to Denis Draguș, who was on the left side of the penalty spot from the right side of the penalty arc. Draguș scored with a shot using the inside of his right foot, finding the net.
HARSH REACTION IN KADIKÖY AFTER THE GOAL
Fenerbahçe fans reacted harshly to the players and management after this goal. The yellow-navy fans chanted, "Our patience is running out, play like men." The reaction in Kadıköy did not stop there. After their chants directed at the players, calls for "Management resign" also rose.
FENERBAHÇE WON A PENALTY
Fenerbahçe, who finished the first half 1-0 behind, won a penalty in the 50th minute. Referee Mehmet Türkmen ruled a foul on Mustafa Eskihellaç's intervention on Bright Osayi-Samuel. Fenerbahçe players protested that the incident occurred inside the penalty area. After waiting for VAR referee Daniel Stefanski's review, Mehmet Türkmen pointed to the penalty spot.
TALISCA TOOK THE PENALTY
At the start of the second half, Anderson Talisca, who came on for Alexander Djiku, took the penalty. The Brazilian star managed to beat Uğurcan Çakır, bringing the score to 1-1.
SKRINIAR PUT FENERBAHÇE AHEAD
The yellow-navy team took the lead with a goal from a set piece in the 60th minute. In a free kick taken with a pass, the ball reached Edin Dzeko on the right flank. Dzeko's cross into the penalty area was brought down by Mert Müldür. Tadic's one-touch pass inside the penalty area fell in front of Milan Skriniar. Skriniar shot with his left foot without hesitation, finding the net and putting his team ahead 2-1.
ANOTHER GOAL FROM THE BRAZILIAN
Anderson Talisca made another appearance in the 64th minute. Saint Maximin crossed from the left flank to the penalty spot. Talisca's shot with his left foot found the net without delay, bringing the score to 3-1.
HE COMPLETED A HAT-TRICK
Anderson Talisca completed a hat-trick in the 77th minute. In a cross from Szymanski on the right flank, the ball deflected off the Trabzonspor defense and came to the left side of the penalty arc. Talisca's shot with the top of his left foot found the net. This goal determined the outcome of the match.
POINT DIFFERENCE IS 3
With the 4-1 victory over Trabzonspor, Fenerbahçe increased their points to 68 and equalized the number of matches played in a week when leader Galatasaray had a bye, reducing the point difference to 3. The bordo-mavililer, who lost after 2 matches, remained at 36 points. The yellow-navy team will go to Sivasspor next week, while the Black Sea team will host Çaykur Rizespor.