Fenerbahce’s UEFA Champions League campaign ends with 1-1 draw against Lille
Fenerbahce team after the team's UEFA Champions League Journey ended by 1-1 draw to Lille in Istanbul, Türkiye on August 13, 2024. (AA Photo)
Fenerbahce’s bid to advance to the UEFA Champions League group stage came to an end after a 1-1 draw with French club Lille in the second leg of their third qualifying round tie on Tuesday. Despite a spirited performance, Fenerbahce was eliminated with an aggregate score of 3-2.
Fenerbahce – Lillie Champions League Highlights:
- 90+1′ – Fenerbahce took the lead with an own goal by Diakité.
- 109′ – Lille’s Mandi received a direct red card.
- 118′ – Jonathan David scored a penalty to level the match at 1-1.
The match, played at Fenerbahce’s home ground, saw the teams go into halftime with a 0-0 scoreline. Fenerbahce dominated much of the play, but their efforts were thwarted by a resilient Lille defense.
In the second half, Fenerbahce finally broke the deadlock when Lille’s Diakité scored an own goal in the 90+1 minute. The goal put Fenerbahce ahead 1-0 and seemed to set the stage for a potential turnaround. The aggregate score was tied 2-2, leading the match into extra time.
During the first 15 minutes of extra time, Fenerbahce maintained their 1-0 lead. However, in the 109th minute, Lille’s Mandi was shown a direct red card for a foul on İrfan Can Kahveci, leaving Lille with ten men.
In a dramatic twist, Lille equalized in the 118th minute with a penalty goal from Jonathan David, which shifted the aggregate score to 3-2 in Lille’s favor. The match concluded at 1-1, confirming Fenerbahce’s elimination from the Champions League.
With this result, Fenerbahce will continue their European journey in the UEFA Europa League.
