Fenerbahçe Fails to Maintain Lead: Draws 2-2 Against Göztepe

In the 2nd week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe faced Göztepe away and ended the match with a 2-2 draw. Despite taking the lead in the first half, Fenerbahçe couldn’t hold on to their advantage and left the Gürsel Aksel Stadium with only 1 point.

VAR Intervention Disallows Goal

In the 29th minute, Göztepe’s goal by Romulo was disallowed after a VAR review, which ruled that Fenerbahçe’s İsmail Yüksek was fouled during the buildup. Following this decision, Fenerbahçe scored two goals in the injury time of the first half, going into the break with a 2-0 lead.

Penalty and En-Nesyri’s First Goal

At 45+3, Fenerbahçe was awarded a penalty after Osayi-Samuel was brought down in the box, which Dzeko converted to make it 1-0. At 45+7, En-Nesyri scored his first goal in a Fenerbahçe jersey, doubling the lead.

Göztepe’s Second-Half Comeback

In the 68th minute, Koray Günter reduced the deficit with a header, scoring Göztepe’s first goal of the season. In the 90+5 minute, Romulo’s last-minute goal secured a 2-2 draw for Göztepe.

Match Highlights

In the 17th minute, Dzeko’s cross found Osayi-Samuel, whose header was saved by goalkeeper Arda. In the 30th minute, Romulo’s goal was disallowed by VAR. At 44 minutes, Arda saved Osayi-Samuel’s shot, sending it for a corner.

At 45+1, Osayi-Samuel was fouled in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty, which Dzeko converted to make it 1-0. At 45+7, En-Nesyri scored Fenerbahçe’s second goal.

In the 68th minute, Koray Günter scored Göztepe’s first goal. In the 90+5 minute, Romulo’s goal brought Göztepe level.

Coaches’ Lineup Changes

Göztepe’s coach Stanimir Stoilov made two changes to his starting lineup from the first-week match against Antalyaspor, bringing in Doğan Erdoğan and Lasse Nielsen. Fenerbahçe’s coach Jose Mourinho made three changes, replacing Alexander Djiku, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, and İrfan Can Kahveci with Çağlar Söyüncü, Rodrigo Becao, and Youssef En Nesyri.

Izmir Wildfires Remembered

Both teams took the field with banners expressing solidarity with those affected by the wildfires in Izmir. The match was attended by Turkey’s National Football Team Coach Vincenzo Montella, Olympic archer Mete Gazoz, Göztepe Gymnast Ferhat Arıcan, Göztepe Club President Rasmus Ankersen, Fenerbahçe Club President Ali Koç, and vice president Acun Ilıcalı.