Defeating Kasımpaşa 3-0 away in the first match of Ziraat Turkish Cup Group B, Fenerbahçe started the cup with 3 points.
Fenerbahçe took the lead with En-Nesyri’s goal from Cenk Tosun’s pass in the 2nd minute of the match at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium, and recorded its earliest goal in official matches this season.
Yusuf Akçiçek, the young football player of the yellow-dark blue team, increased the difference to 2 in the 27th minute, while Bartuğ Elmaz’s goal in the extra time of the first half brought the score to 3-0.
The yellow-dark blue team kept the score in the second half and started the cup with a victory.
GOAL CONTRIBUTION FROM 3 MEN WHO STARTED IN THE 11 FOR THE FIRST TIME
Yusuf Akçiçek, Bartuğ Elmaz and Cenk Tosun, who played in the starting 11 for the first time in Fenerbahçe this season, managed to contribute to the score against Kasımpaşa.
While Cenk Tosun contributed to his team taking the lead with his assist on En-Nesyri’s goal in the 2nd minute of the match, Yusuf Akçiçek and Bartuğ Elmaz were also the ones who scored goals.
Yusuf Akçiçek, who hit the net with a neat shot from close range after Mert Müldür’s pass, scored his first goal in his career with Fenerbahçe jersey.
Bartuğ Elmaz, who spent his second season in the yellow-dark blue team, scored his first goal in his Fenerbahçe career against Kasımpaşa. The 21-year-old football player made one assist each in the Super League and Ziraat Turkish Cup last season.
MERT HAKAN YANDAŞ IS ON THE FIELD AFTER 7 MATCHES
Fenerbahçe’s experienced player Mert Hakan Yandaş joined the game against Kasımpaşa in the second half and played on the field after 7 matches.
Mert Hakan Yandaş, who suffered an injury after playing in the away match against Bellona Kayserispor, could not play in the matches against Slavia Prague and Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Europa League, and against Gaziantep FK, Beşiktaş, RAMS Başakşehir and ikas Eyüpspor in the Trendyol Super League.
Mert Hakan Yandaş, who was included in the squad by coach Jose Mourinho in the last Atakaş Hatayspor match in the league but did not play, came into the game instead of Sebastian Szymanski in the 46th minute against Kasımpaşa.
YOUNG PLAYER MUHARREM CIZGILI PLAYED FOR THE FIRST TIME
Fenerbahçe coach Jose Mourinho gave a chance to 18-year-old Muharrem Cizgili in the second half.
The young player, who wore the yellow-dark blue jersey for the first time in his career, entered the game instead of Mert Müldür in the 80th minute of the match.
MOURINHO AND HIS TEAM DID NOT REACT TO THE SECOND GOAL
Coach Jose Mourinho and his technical team did not react to the second goal scored by Yusuf Akçiçek against Fenerbahçe against Kasımpaşa.
Fenerbahçe Coach Jose Mourinho and his technical team did not react after the goal. pic.twitter.com/hcPkh7cWjT
— Fotomaç (@fotomac) January 9, 2025
SELFIE FROM MOURINHO WITH TINY FANS
Fenerbahçe Coach Jose Mourinho took selfies with little fans who wanted to take photos with him.
🤳 Jose Mourinho took a selfie with children who wanted to take photos with him. pic.twitter.com/oZGD0Ae0yI
— Fotomaç (@fotomac) January 9, 2025
HERE IS THE SUMMARY OF THE MATCH