Fenerbahçe celebrated another victory on February 27, 2025, defeating Gaziantep FK 4-1 during the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası B Grubu match held at Gaziantep Stadyumu. The stunning performance by Fenerbahçe solidifies their position at the top of the group, as they completed their group stage matches without any losses, adding another win to their streak.
Fenerbahçe, under the guidance of their famous coach, José Mourinho, had already emerged victorious against Kasımpaşa and Erzurumspor prior to facing Gaziantep FK, accumulating six points. With this latest triumph, they improved their record to nine points, ensuring their passage to the quarter-finals.
Right from the start, Fenerbahçe showcased their intent. Talisca opened the scoring just 16 minutes in, making use of excellent buildup play from Irfan Can Kahveci and Youssef En-Nesyri. The match quickly escalated; by the 23rd minute, En-Nesyri added the second goal, exhibiting his signature volley skills to extend the lead to 2-0. Just minutes later, Talisca netted his second, executing another quality shot to make it 3-0 by the 27th minute.
Despite being three goals down, Gaziantep FK didn’t give up. The home side upped their game in the second half, coming close with several attacks. Particularly, goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat was tested time and time again, making key saves to thwart Gaziantep’s attempts to claw their way back.
Gaziantep finally broke Fenerbahçe’s solid defense when Anel Husic scored off a corner kick, bringing the score to 3-1 and igniting hope among their supporters. Gaziantep FK had strong moments during the match; their persistence paid off, prompting Fenerbahçe to tighten their defense.
Not wanting to let up, Fenerbahçe responded swiftly after Husic's goal. With Oğuz providing sharp passes, Dušan Lajović found Kostic, who secured the final goal of the match at the 83rd minute, sealing the match at 4-1.
Fenerbahçe will move forward confidently as they head toward the quarter-finals, where they will look to keep up their winning momentum. The team’s performance has raised spirits among their fans, especially after overcoming the disappointment of the recent derby against Galatasaray.
On the other hand, Gaziantep FK, managed by Selçuk İnan, showed commendable face but must regroup to address their defensive lapses and find ways to secure points moving forward. Currently, they hold 3 points from their previous matches and will need to rejuvenate their strategies as they look toward future encounters.
This match served as another step for Fenerbahçe and reinforced their ambitions for success within the Turkish cup. With football season well underway, the anticipation builds as teams vie for glory.
Fans of both clubs tuned in, with many eager to catch the highlights and wrap-up of this exciting match. A Spor was the broadcasting channel for the match, which kicked off at 16:00 local time.
Upcoming fixtures and final standings will certainly keep football enthusiasts engaged, as the race for cup glory continues with several compelling narratives throughout the league.