In a thrilling encounter at Gaziantep Büyükşehir Stadium, Fenerbahçe showcased their resilience by coming from behind to defeat Gaziantep FK 3-1 in the Trendyol Süper Lig on April 26, 2025. This victory not only keeps Fenerbahçe's title hopes alive but also narrows the gap to league leaders Galatasaray to just two points, with one game in hand.
The match began with Gaziantep taking an early lead in the 13th minute. Alexandru Maxim found the back of the net with a stunning shot from outside the penalty box, putting the home side ahead 1-0. Despite several attempts to equalize in the first half, Fenerbahçe struggled to break through Gaziantep's defense, with a disallowed goal by Anderson Talisca in the 43rd minute due to a handball.
Fenerbahçe, however, turned the tide in the second half. The breakthrough came in the 66th minute when Talisca converted a penalty after a foul on En Nesyri, leveling the score at 1-1. Just a minute later, Edin Dzeko put Fenerbahçe in front with a powerful header from a corner taken by Dusan Tadic, making it 2-1. Fred sealed the victory in the 72nd minute, scoring after his initial shot was deflected, extending the lead to 3-1.
With this win, Fenerbahçe's points tally rises to 75, significantly boosting their chances of clinching the title as they continue their impressive unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, Gaziantep remains stagnant at 42 points, struggling to find form as they look ahead to their next match against Çaykur Rizespor.
Filip Kostic's yellow card in the 15th minute means he will miss the upcoming high-stakes derby against Beşiktaş, adding to Fenerbahçe's challenges as they aim to maintain their momentum in the league.
As the match unfolded, Gaziantep's Halil Dervişoğlu nearly doubled their lead early on, but his shot hit the post in the 6th minute. Fenerbahçe's defense was tested repeatedly, but their persistence paid off in the second half as they capitalized on Gaziantep's mistakes.
Fenerbahçe will now prepare for the highly anticipated derby against Beşiktaş in the next week, while Gaziantep will need to regroup quickly to face Rizespor away from home. The stakes are high for both teams as the season approaches its climax, and every point is crucial.
In summary, Fenerbahçe's second-half performance not only showcased their depth and quality but also sent a clear message to their title rivals. With the championship race heating up, fans can expect an exciting finish to the season.
