Sports writers evaluated the Fenerbahçe-Fatih Karagümrük match
EMRE BOL - TREATMENT PROCESS
The international break is always fraught with difficulties. But this time, the situation was different. For Tedesco, who hadn't had the opportunity to train with the team due to match pressure, this break was a golden opportunity. Indeed, there's a noticeable difference at Fenerbahçe . The Yellow Canaries have started playing offensively and, more importantly, at a faster pace. Playing slowly and allowing the opponent to establish themselves makes it difficult to create chances. Now, with the game's pace increasing, they've created numerous chances against the closing Karagümrük team. When I say closing, I'm not exaggerating; believe me, they've practically built a wall of flesh.
I've been saying this from the beginning: Kerem's cure is Asensio... They've always been dangerous when they're close together, playing give-and-go. I loved Domenico Tedesco's interception of Youssef En-Nesyri. Can Fenerbahçe 's center forward play with zero shots in the last three games? Thinking new things, coming up with different plans, is a virtue a manager should possess. Tedesco changed both the game and the players by not repeating the same thing and expecting different results. He dusted off the forgotten Levent Mercan and put him back on the pitch. This is a testament to his fairness...
Jose Mourinho's physical decline was evident once again in the second half. At that moment, bottom-of-the-table Karagümrük left Fenerbahçe in a cold sweat. Domenico Tedesco's recovery and recovery process continues. It's crucial to get through this period without any damage and maintain the six-point lead. However, the most important point is clearly Fenerbahçe's need for a centre-forward. If you can't find a player who can put the ball through, you can't compete for the title.
GÜRCAN BİLGİÇ - FRAGILE GAME!
The international break gave Tedesco an opportunity to rebuild his squad. This time, he put the pieces in place. Alvares and Ismail in the center, with Asensio in front of them... They played with contact, dominated play and possession, found open spaces with small triangles, and scored twice. The two teams went to the locker room, but upon returning, they had also exchanged identities. Karagümrük began to bite. Talisca couldn't keep the ball up front, and Kerem and Nene's defensive contributions were limited.
Fenerbahçe's players were captivated. The passing bridge of the first half was shattered. The opponents had the opportunity to approach the goal with ease, to organize their efforts without encountering resistance. That's how the goal came, as well as the hit-and-run or Tarık's saves. Even the goal that was ruled offside by inches. The team's attitude also turned the fans on edge. Their whistles were blowing for their own players. Karagümrük wasn't trying to put pressure on the ball when they got it. A similar situation had occurred in Samsun. Tedesco said, "When the opponents missed a goal, we were afraid – we retreated." It was the 26th minute. This time, in the 50th minute, in front of their own fans, they were running away, running away...
A group of players who had forgotten they were a great team. A shaky atmosphere that their former team's captains couldn't quite manage. When the fans didn't support them, they just said, "Let me just shoot, let it go." Karagümrük, on the other hand, took their time, stayed calm, and stuck to the plan, bringing their talented players into the fold. Balkovech's dismissal for a second yellow card for a near-red foul was a relief to them all. Two shots remained: İsmail Yüksek and goalkeeper Tarık with his saved shot. Winning boosts morale, but the right wind needs to blow for the Stuttgart match.
MUSTAFA ÇULCU - ŞANSALAN DIRECTED IT WELL
Fenerbahçe had no choice but to take a penalty against Karagümrük, whose stats were zero in the first 25 minutes. They expected pressure up front, plenty of shots, and action, but Ismail's struggles, Kerem's diligence until he was substituted, and Asensio's playing philosophy and skill. It was a game with no system or tempo, where everyone was waiting for each other to do what they wanted to do. This can't be Fenerbahçe!
We cannot see Tedesco's theoretical understanding of the game, which was appreciated in the presentation, in field practice and in the formation of the pavilion.
Karagümrük, a known powerhouse, easily breaks through the defense with a pass from their own penalty area. Talisca has no strength to stand still, falling to the ground every time the two sides touch. With nothing to lose after the penalty goal, Karagümrük, who came forward with their courageous play, were effective.
The only positive thing for Fenerbahçe is the three points they received.
Ali Şansalan issued a verbal warning instead of a yellow card for Çağlar and Roco's reckless forays into their opponents right at the start of the match. His yellow card, which he initially gave to Atakan after allowing him to take advantage, was the correct approach.
Talisca expected a penalty, but the decision to play on was correct. Balkovec made a risky slide move in the 19th minute, making contact with Nene's left foot. The play was a penalty, but the referee initially called for play on, but VAR intervened. The OFR also watched and awarded a penalty and a yellow card.
In the 80th minute, Karagümrük's second goal was scored by Atakan, but the assistant goalkeeper cleared the goal for offside.
A crucial position. VAR also ruled it offside. We have to rely on technology. Balkovec, who already had a yellow card, made an uncontrolled push on Szymanski in the 83rd minute, and the fourth official supported this decision, giving a second yellow and a red. En-Nesyri's disallowed goal was correct for offside. Ali Şansalan received a VAR intervention on the penalty, but he managed the match well.
Congratulations.
Takvim
