Fenerbahçe fight back from two down to preserve unbeaten league start | OneFootball

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·1 March 2026

Fenerbahçe fight back from two down to preserve unbeaten league start

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Match in Five Sentences: Antalyaspor and Fenerbahçe drew 2-2 in the Süper Lig as the hosts let a two-goal lead slip. An own goal by Munir Levent Mercan put Antalyaspor ahead in the 43rd minute. After the restart, Sander Van de Streek headed in (49.) before Sidiki Cherif replied (63.) and Veysel Sari's own goal levelled it (69.). Kanarya dominated with 65.9% possession and 14 corners, pinning the hosts back, and Nene Dorgeles struck the bar in the seventh minute of second half stoppage time. Kanarya remain second and unbeaten through 24 league games and visit Gaziantep in the Türkiye Kupasi next, while Antalyaspor host Samsunspor in the Türkiye Kupasi.

Player of the Match: Julián Cuesta made five saves, claimed three high balls and punched one delivery clear to secure a point for Antalyaspor.


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Stat of the Match: Antalyaspor made 51 clearances, a stark illustration of how deep they defended for long spells.

Three Things We Learned: Bunyamin Balci came on early and delivered the cross for Van de Streek, adding six clearances and one big chance created. Kanarya's wide supply was relentless, delivering 36 crosses at 25.0% accuracy. Antalyaspor rise from 14th to 13th in the table, while Kanarya stay second on 54 points.

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