UEL: Akturkoglu at the Double as Fenerbahce Edges Nice 2-1 in Europa League
Fenerbahce edges Nice 2-1 in the UEFA Europa League, with Kerem Akturkoglu's brace securing the win for the Turkish outfit.
The second half began in a more subdued manner compared to the energetic start of the first half...
Fenerbahçe secured their first win in the UEFA Europa League group stage with a 2-1 victory over OGC Nice. Kerem Akturkoglu scored both goals for Fenerbahçe, with his first coming in the third minute after Anderson Talisca's precise pass left him one-on-one with goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf. Akturkoglu's clinical finish sealed the win for Fenerbahçe.
Nice's winless streak in European competition extends to 14 matches, with four draws and ten losses. Despite Kevin Carlos's penalty goal in the 37th minute, Nice couldn't capitalize on their chances to equalize. The visitors had opportunities to score, but Fenerbahçe's defense held strong, with Milan Skriniar making a crucial clearance in the 62nd minute.
Kerem Akturkoglu sealed the win for Fenerbahçe with his second goal of the match. He made a superb surging run into the box, and his shot took a deflection off Juma Bah before beating goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf. This goal cemented Akturkoglu's impressive performance and secured the three points for Fenerbahçe.
Earlier, Kevin Carlos had a golden opportunity to level the score for Nice but headed over from a Jonathan Clauss cross. The miss proved costly for the visitors, who struggled to find their footing in the match and ultimately fell short despite creating some chances.
Nice was given a lifeline when Milan Skriniar handled the ball in the box after a tangle with Tiago Gouveia, resulting in a penalty kick. Although the offense leading to the penalty was disputed, Kevin Carlos coolly converted the spot-kick, halving Fenerbahce's lead.
Tiago Gouveia had a chance to equalize moments later, but his header hit the woodwork, leaving Fenerbahce still in the lead. Despite Nice's momentum shift, Fenerbahce's defense held strong to maintain their advantage.
Fenerbahçe's intensity waned compared to the first half, and they struggled to create scoring opportunities. Youssef En Nesyri had a golden chance to seal the win but headed over from Dorgeles Nene's cross, leaving a sigh of relief among the Nice players. Despite the chances, Fenerbahçe managed to hold on for the 2-1 victory.
Youssef En Nesyri had another promising chance to seal the win but was denied by a quick-reacting Yehvann Diouf, who came out to block the Moroccan's shot. Despite the threat posed by En Nesyri, Nice couldn't capitalize on their opportunities.
The 2-1 victory marked a significant win for Fenerbahce, who have now lost just twice in their last 13 UEFA Europa League home games (W6, D5). The result continues the positive trend under new manager Domenico Tedesco since his appointment last month.
Domenico Tedesco, the former Belgium boss, has gotten off to a strong start in his new role as Fenerbahçe's manager. He's remained unbeaten in five of his first six matches in charge, with three wins and two draws. This impressive record is a testament to his tactical prowess and ability to motivate his team.
On the other hand, Franck Haise's OGC Nice has struggled to find form, particularly in away games. They've lost 11 consecutive UEFA Europa League away matches, highlighting their difficulties in performing under pressure outside their home ground. Across all competitions this season, Nice has managed only two wins in 10 matches, with one draw and seven losses, leaving them in need of a turnaround.
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Key Stats
Fenerbahçe's Win: First win in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League
Kerem Akturkoglu's Performance: Scored two goals, named Man of the Match
Nice's Streak: 14 winless matches in European competition (D4, L10)
Next Matches:
Fenerbahçe: hosts Stuttgart on October 23
Nice: travels to face Celta Vigo
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