Fenerbahce secures convincing win over Antalyaspor amid player absences and managerial absence.
Fenerbahce faced Antalyaspor at the Ulker Stadium on March 2, 2025, as part of the 26th week of the Super Lig.
The meeting between these two teams was particularly significant for Fenerbahce, as they were determined to maintain their momentum in the league title race.
The match brought excitement, especially as Fenerbahce aimed to extend their unbeaten run under the management of Jose Mourinho, who watched from the stands due to suspension.
Fenerbahce entered the match without three key players: Diego Carlos, Ismail Yuksek, and Levent Mercan, all ruled out due to injuries. On the other hand, Antalyaspor was without Jakub Kaluzinski, who faced suspension, along with several other players nursing long term injuries.
The opening stages of the game saw Fenerbahçe quickly settle their dominance. By the ninth minute, Mert Muldur leaped high to head the ball from Szymanski’s corner, making the score 1-0 for the home team. Cheers erupted from the stands as the yellow-blue supporters celebrated the early breakthrough.
Fenerbahce’s second goal soon followed, as Edin Dzeko played the role of playmaker. Receiving the ball near the edge of the penalty area, he cleverly crossed it to Tadic, whose deflected shot doubled the lead to 2-0 just 26 minutes played. This goal solidified Fenerbahce’s control and energized the crowd.
By the half hour mark, the lead grew to 3-0. Dzeko’s efforts paid off once again when Kostic’s shot was parried by the Antalyaspor keeper, and Youssef En-Nesyri was on hand to slot home the rebound. The atmosphere was electric, and Fenerbahçe was well on their way to securing all three points.
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