Fenerbahce game against Ajax at Europa League was another crucial game for Turkish side this week which was aiming to carry on European journey after new year. With the surprise package of the group, Molde, has got 3 out of 3 the win for club would bring 2nd qualifying spot at the midway of group stage.
Fenerbahce game could be criticised for some mistakes such as at the attacking performance and positioning however the passion which was promised by Vitor Pereira was seen during the game.
Club tried to play agressive and attacking football.Once again, effectiveness of attacks by club could be questioned but there is rise of attacks which was observed by Fenerbahce against Dutch side tonight.
Fernandao, who is on rise recently, goal at 89th minute brought very important win for the club which everyone at the team was awaiting for. This game also send message to Galatasaray prior to derby game on Sunday, showing it is prepared against opponent which is on rise.
Shortly, the season both at league and Europe that was going below expectations of fans could turn around at Europe. This performance could be turning point for Fenerbahce and start of starting playing football which Pereira promised.
Besiktas has got an important point in tough away game.
As been stated in yesterday blog game between Lokomotiv Moscow and Besiktas at Europa League was game between two opponents who are currently are at same level in performance. Therefore it should not be surprise that game has ended with draw.
First half of the game had been went into slow pace and without any memorable attacks for both teams however after Mario Gomez has scored goal for Turkish side , game has been played in more equal levels. Same could not have said for Lokomotiv. In fact, only organised attack by Lokomotiv during whole game had ended with a goal by Maicon.
Regardless of that it was important draw for Besiktas for it aim to still qualify from group and even have chance to end group at the top position are still possible. The race for first two spots at the group still goes on with 3 teams: Lokomotiv, Besiktas and Sporting, with Skenderbrau being outsider.
It was also important to get a point in the stadium where Lokomotiv didnt yet lose in this season.
Overall, even through Besiktas did not provide great game in performance wise, it was important point for future plans at Europa League against tough opponents.
There is new Galatasaray after national team break.
Following the national team break, we have seen totally new Galatasaray in the sense of performance and motivation at the team. Club has 4:1 win against Gaziantespor at the league and crucial win against Benfica at Champions League: 2:1. Most notably in both games Galatasaray was losing 1:0 and was able to make comeback.
There are still some aspects which could be questioned with performance of team but there is huge improvement at the discipline and motivation at the club. It is clear that Hamza Hamzaoglu has lots of talk with administrators during national team break to find solutions of the problems at the team and have solved them in fast period.
On Sunday, Galatasaray will play derby game at Sukru Sarocoglu against Fenerbahce in the stadium where it didnt win its opponent for 16 years. However, with performance of two clubs there is huge hope that Galatasaray will win finally the game. Galatasaray is capable but important thing to take account is how Fenerbahce perform also at the game.
Results:
Europa League, Group A, 3rd week
Fenerbahce 1:0 Ajax
Molde 3:1 Celtic
Europa League, Group H, 3rd week
Lokomotiv Moscow 1:1 Besiktas
Sporting 5:1 Skenderbreu
Schedule
Turkish Super League, 9th week
19:00 Rizespor - Akhisar Belediyespor
20:00 Eskisehirspor - Kayserispor
In other news:
- Turkish Football Federation has asked for UEFA to delay fine for Turkish National Team player Gokhan Tore.
- There are rumour that Trabzonspor sports director Suleyman Hurma has stopped club head coach Shota Arveladze from resignation.
- LFP CEO Javier Tebas: We can register Arda Turan straight away at LFP, but he also needs to be registered at Spanish Football Federation
-Professional Football Disciplinary Committee has given decision to not accept fans at North and South tribune at Galatasaray game.
- Trabzonspor player Mehmet Ekici: I dont listen to anyone. I am now focussed to be back in field as soon as possible.
- Professional Football Disciplinary Committee has given 1 game ban to Kayserispor head coach Tolunay Kafkas
-Trabzonspor head coach Shota Arveladze: We are as team having hard times. We need to win game against Sivasspor.
- Genclerbirligi head coach Mehmet Ozdilek:Looking at the table we need more points than Osmanlispor. It will be hard game but I hope we win
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