Asensio delivery sparks Fenerbahçe fightback to preserve unbeaten run | OneFootball

Asensio delivery sparks Fenerbahçe fightback to preserve unbeaten run | OneFootball

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·1 March 2026

Asensio delivery sparks Fenerbahçe fightback to preserve unbeaten run

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Antalyaspor and Fenerbahçe drew 2-2 on Sunday in Antalya, keeping the visitors unbeaten in the Süper Lig and lifting the hosts from 14th to 13th.

The breakthrough came in the 43rd minute when Munir Levent Mercan put through his own net to hand Antalyaspor the lead.


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After the restart, Sander Van de Streek glanced in a cross from Bunyamin Balci to double the advantage (49.). Kanarya hit back as Sidiki Cherif headed in Marco Asensio's delivery (63.), the Spaniard leading the league for assists with nine this season, before Veysel Sari diverted into his own goal (69.) to restore parity.

Balci's impact followed an enforced defensive reshuffle for the hosts, with Lautaro Gianetti departing injured in the first half and the full back introduced to good effect.

Kanarya chased a winner late on, and Nene Dorgeles struck the bar in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time.

Kanarya controlled possession at 65.9%, producing 14 attempts and 14 corners as they pressed for a turnaround. Antalyaspor registered nine attempts and tested Ederson with four efforts on target.

Next, Antalyaspor host Samsunspor in the Türkiye Kupasi. Kanarya visit Gaziantep in the Türkiye Kupasi before resuming their league campaign.

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