Turkish giants Fenerbahce delivered a commanding 5-2 victory over Dutch side Feyenoord in a spectacular European encounter that featured seven goals, dramatic momentum shifts, and clinical finishing from the home side, APA reports citing Türkiye Today.
The match began with Feyenoord taking control in the 41st minute when Japanese defender Tsuyoshi Watanabe opened the scoring with a well-placed header from the center of the box. The goal came from a perfectly delivered cross by South Korean midfielder Hwang In-Beom following a set piece situation, giving the Dutch visitors an early advantage at the hostile Istanbul venue.
Fenerbahce's response proved swift and decisive. English defender Archie Brown restored parity in the 44th minute, rising to meet a Sebastian Szymanski corner kick with a precise header that found the bottom left corner of the net. The equalizer energized the home crowd and shifted momentum firmly in favor of the Turkish side.
The hosts completed their first-half turnaround in dramatic fashion during stoppage time. Colombian striker Jhon Durán converted from close range in the 45th minute, finishing expertly after receiving a headed assist from Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri to give Fenerbahce a 2-1 lead heading into the break.
