A Draw That Feels Like Defeat

Fenerbahçe failed to secure a key win in the Süper Lig, settling for a 2-2 draw against Corendon Alanyaspor in a rescheduled Round 1 clash. The game at Chobani Stadium was filled with drama, VAR decisions, and costly mistakes that shaped the final score.

The visitors struck first in the 19th minute when İbrahim Kaya broke through with a powerful shot that beat goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat. Despite attempts from Fred and Anderson Talisca, the hosts went into halftime trailing.

The second half brought a strong response from the home side. Nelson Semedo equalized with a right-footed strike in the 73rd minute after a well-placed cross. Just three minutes later, Youssef En-Nesyri turned the game around with a close-range finish to make it 2-1, giving fans hope of a comeback win.

A Costly Error at the End

When victory seemed secured, Alanyaspor found the equalizer deep into stoppage time. In the 90+3 minute, a cross from the right met the head of Yusuf Özdemir, whose effort appeared manageable, but goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat let the ball slip through his hands for the 2-2 final.

The mistake drew strong reactions from supporters, who expressed their frustration as two vital points slipped away in dramatic fashion.

What’s Next

With the draw, Fenerbahçe moves to 11 points, staying near the top of the table but missing the chance to pull ahead. Meanwhile, Corendon Alanyaspor climbed to 8 points and gained momentum with an important away result.

Next up, Fenerbahçe will travel to face Kasımpaşa, while Corendon Alanyaspor will host Gaziantep FK, aiming to build on this hard-fought point.