Fenerbahçe SK suffered a shocking 1-2 defeat against Gençlerbirliği S.K. in the first week of Süper Lig. The most controversial moment came in the 71st minute when Anderson Talisca's shot hit a Gençlerbirliği defender's arm, but no penalty was awarded. Sabah Gazetesi writer Ahmet Çakar criticized the decision. League standing: 9th in Süper Lig, 0 pts, 0W-0D-1L from 1 games, recent form L.
What were the key moments of the match?
Fenerbahçe dominated the first half and took the lead with Talisca's goal. However, Guendouzi and Ake's mistakes led to an equalizer. In the second half, Skriniar's error allowed Gençlerbirliği to take the lead. İsmail Kartal made substitutions, but the comeback failed. Goals this season: 1 scored, 2 conceded (-1 goal difference).
Why was Talisca's penalty decision controversial?
Çakar argued that the referee made a mistake in the 71st-minute penalty decision. 'The defender's arm was open, and his hand touched the ball. But there was no whistle, and VAR didn't intervene. This was a wrong decision by the referee,' he said. Title race: 3 points behind leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K..
What does this loss mean for Fenerbahçe?
Starting the league in 9th place, Fenerbahçe suffered an unexpected defeat in their first match. Çakar compared this match to the one played in Athens against Olympiakos three years ago. 'They pressed the buttons in the last minutes, but it wasn't enough,' he commented.
