Fenerbahçe Defeats Adana Demirspor 1-0 in Season Opener

Fenerbahçe kicked off the Trendyol Süper Lig season with a 1-0 victory over Adana Demirspor at Ülker Stadium, securing three points in their opening match.

The Yellow Canaries took the lead in the 34th minute with a goal from Edin Dzeko, assisted by new signing Saint-Maximin. Fenerbahçe held on to their lead throughout the second half, finishing the match with a 1-0 win.

This match marked the first league game for Fenerbahçe under their world-renowned coach Jose Mourinho. The Yellow Canaries’ supporters showed their support for Mourinho with chants before the game. However, Mourinho received a yellow card in the 90+3rd minute for protesting.

Fenerbahçe played without three key players against Adana Demirspor. Mert Hakan Yandaş and İrfan Can Eğribayat were suspended from last season, and Fred missed the match due to injury. Additionally, Luan Peres, Ryan Kent, Miguel Crespo, Miha Zajc, Emre Mor, Samet Akaydın, and new signing Levent Mercan were not included in the squad.

The stadium was packed with Fenerbahçe fans, who did not miss the opportunity to support their team in the first league match.

Adana Demirspor’s goal was guarded by 15-year-old Deniz Dönmezer, who made his first start in the Süper Lig.

Key Moments of the Match:

• In the 2nd minute, Saint-Maximin’s move down the left flank led to Tadic’s shot, but Gravillon blocked the ball.
• In the 21st minute, Saint-Maximin’s shot was controlled by goalkeeper Deniz Eren Dönmez.
• In the 34th minute, Dzeko capitalized on Saint-Maximin’s pass to put Fenerbahçe ahead 1-0.
• In the 79th minute, Alioui’s shot, following a pass from Yusuf Barasi, hit the side netting.
• In the 85th minute, En-Nesyri’s shot was saved by goalkeeper Deniz Eren Dönmez.
• In the 90+1st minute, Yusuf Barasi’s shot went over the bar.

Fenerbahçe will face Lille at Ülker Stadium on Tuesday before traveling to Göztepe for their next Süper Lig match. Adana Demirspor will host Çaykur Rizespor.