Fenerbahce Cruise Past Eyupspor With Clinical Display
Key Takeaways
- Fenerbahce secured a commanding 0-3 away victory over Eyupspor at Atatürk Olimpiyat
- Talisca, Marco Asensio and Jhon Durán struck to seal three crucial points
- Fenerbahce launched 23 shots at goal compared to Eyupspor's 8 attempts
- The visitors enjoyed 56.9% possession and controlled proceedings throughout the encounter
ISTANBUL, Türkiye — Fenerbahce arrived at Atatürk Olimpiyat knowing that three points would strengthen their title credentials, while Eyupspor desperately needed a result to ease their relegation concerns. The visitors delivered a ruthless performance, securing a comprehensive 0-3 victory that showcased their attacking prowess and championship ambitions.
Fenerbahce's dominance translated into goals across both halves. Talisca opened the scoring in the 27th minute, breaking the deadlock with a composed finish that rewarded his side's early pressure. The Brazilian's movement in the final third had troubled Eyupspor's backline throughout the opening exchanges, and he capitalized when the opportunity arrived. Seven minutes before the interval, Marco Asensio doubled the advantage in the 34th minute, his clinical strike leaving the home goalkeeper with no chance. The Spanish playmaker's technical quality shone through as he found space in a crowded penalty area and dispatched his effort with precision. Fenerbahce carried their two-goal cushion into the break, leaving Eyupspor facing an uphill battle in the second period.
The visitors sealed the points in the 75th minute when Jhon Durán added the third goal, capping a dominant display. The Colombian striker's predatory instincts were on full display as he finished emphatically, extinguishing any lingering hopes of an Eyupspor comeback. The home side's frustration manifested in the closing stages, with Emir Ortakaya receiving a yellow card in the 42nd minute and Tashkin Ilter cautioned in the 90th minute. Mert Müldür also saw yellow for Fenerbahce in stoppage time as tensions briefly flared.
Fenerbahce enjoyed the majority of possession at 56.9% and peppered the Eyupspor goal relentlessly. The visitors registered 23 attempts compared to the hosts' modest 8 shots, with Fenerbahce forcing goalkeeper heroics throughout. The home shot-stopper made 4 saves to keep the scoreline respectable, while his counterpart was called upon just 3 times. Fenerbahce's 7 shots on target from their barrage of attempts demonstrated their clinical edge, while Eyupspor managed only 3 efforts that troubled the visiting goalkeeper.
The tactical battle was decidedly one-sided as Fenerbahce's midfield orchestrated proceedings with authority. Sebastian Szymanski pulled the strings before his 82nd-minute substitution, while Oguz Aydin entered the fray in the 66th minute to provide fresh legs. Eyupspor attempted to change their fortunes with Prince Obeng Ampem's introduction at the same juncture, but Fenerbahce's defensive organization remained resolute. The visitors' backline, marshalled expertly, rarely allowed Eyupspor's attackers clear sights of goal.
The turning point arrived with Asensio's 34th-minute strike, which effectively killed the contest before halftime. Eyupspor had shown glimpses of threat in the opening exchanges, but once Fenerbahce established their two-goal cushion, the home side's confidence visibly drained. The visitors managed the game professionally thereafter, controlling tempo and territory while probing for additional goals.
Looking ahead, Eyupspor will host Konyaspor on January 18 in a crucial relegation battle, while Fenerbahce will host Alanyaspor on the same date as they continue their title pursuit.