In Matchday 9 of the Trendyol Super Lig, Fenerbahçe defeated Fatih Karagümrük 2-1 at home.

In the 23rd minute, Fenerbahçe earned a penalty after Nene was brought down, and Anderson Talisca headed the ball home to make it 1-0. Later, Marco Asensio doubled the lead in the 41st minute with an assist from Kerem Aktürkoğlu, sending Fenerbahçe into halftime up 2-0.

In the second half, Fatih Karagümrük raised their game and pulled one back through a stunning goal from Serginho in the 59th minute. The match grew tense, with both teams hitting the post.

However, Balkovec was sent off in the 83rd minute after receiving his second yellow card, leaving the visitors down to 10 men. Fenerbahçe held firm in the closing minutes to secure a 2-1 victory.

With this result, Fenerbahçe move up to 19 points, while Fatih Karagümrük remain on 3.