Mourinho’s derby debut ends in defeat as Galatasaray beats Fenerbahce 3-1
Head coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce reacts after a position during the Turkish Super Lig 6th week match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ulker Stadium, Istanbul, Türkiye, September 21, 2024. (AA Photo)
In the sixth week of Turkish Super Lig, Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce with a commanding 3-1 victory in a highly anticipated derby.
This match marked a significant moment for Fenerbahce’s coach, Jose Mourinho, as it was his first encounter against their fierce rivals, culminating in a surprising defeat.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray ended Fenerbahce’s 32-match unbeaten streak in the Super Lig. With this result, Galatasaray managed to maintain their lead in the league.
Galatasaray establishes early dominance
Galatasaray established dominance early in the match, taking a strong lead by halftime:
- 20th minute: Dominik Livakovic opened the scoring for Galatasaray with an own goal.
- 28th minute: Dries Mertens doubled the lead, bringing the score to 2-0 by the end of the first half.
Continuing their momentum into the second half, Galatasaray secured their victory with further scoring:
- 59th minute: Gabriel Davi Gomes netted the third goal, extending the lead to 3-0.
- 63nd minute: Fenerbahce found the net when Edin Dzeko converted a penalty, making it 3-1.
Despite Fenerbahce’s attempts to rally and close the gap, Galatasaray’s early lead and solid performance ensured their victory.
