Fenerbahçe surge early to extend unbeaten league start | OneFootball

Fenerbahçe beat Gençlerbirliği 3-1 to extend their unbeaten Süper Lig start to 21 matches and remain three points behind leaders Galatasaray.

Talisca converted from the spot in the 16th minute after Zan Zuzek handled, and VAR confirmed the spot kick. Kerem Aktürkoğlu then struck twice in quick succession (27., 33.), first from Marco Asensio's through ball and then via Mert Müldür's assist, to put Kanarya in control.

After the restart, Sékou Koïta pulled one back from close range (55.). Ederson kept the cushion intact moments later, saving Franco Tongya's angled effort (57.).

Asensio went close to a fourth, rattling the right post from range (77.). Talisca is now on 12 league goals, third in the Süper Lig scoring chart.

Kanarya had 63.1% possession and registered 19 attempts. Gençlerbirliği produced 13 attempts and nine corners in response.

Next, Kanarya visit Trabzonspor in the league. Gençlerbirliği host Çaykur Rizespor next.