Fenerbahçe extend unbeaten league run as Asensio inspires in Kocaeli | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Fenerbahçe beat Kocaelispor 2-0 in the Süper Lig. Marco Asensio struck in the first minute of first half stoppage time, before Nene Dorgeles added a second (75.). Ederson preserved Kanarya's lead with a low save from Bruno Petković (56.), and Show then struck the right post (59.). Despite 59.4% possession, the hosts produced only one shot on target, while Kanarya were efficient with five on target from nine attempts. Kanarya remain second and unbeaten, and now host Erzurumspor in the Türkiye Kupasi next, while Kocaelispor face Beşiktaş in the same competition.

Player of the Match: Marco Asensio decided the contest with his opener and knitted play with two key passes and six recoveries.

Stat of the Match: Kanarya produced 21 interceptions, disrupting Kocaelispor's build-up throughout.

Three Things We Learned: Kocaelispor's 59.4% possession yielded just one effort on target. Milan Skriniar made six clearances, anchoring Kanarya's back line under pressure. Nelson Semedo supplied the assist for the second, adding thrust from right-back.