Fenerbahce did provide some attacking football against Krasnodar but it wasnt enough.
Following Europa League 2nd leg 2nd round game against Krasnodar, Fenerbahce didnt manage to use its home advantage as it needed to win the game after losing its 1st leg game in Russia with 1:0 scoreline.
It needs to be stated that Fenerbahce did provide an attacking football from start of the game with creating good chances especially with Robin van Persie and Moussa Sow and if it managed to score a goal at the 1st 6 minutes after creating around 3 chances the game could been going into different perspective. However, prior to conceding and after conceding goal from Smolov, which has affected to the outcome of rest of the game due of unforgiven mistake by Martin Skrtel, Fenerbahce did try to provide an attacking football but it was always done into spontaneity rather than organised way. This factor has certainly affected their performance and with Krasnodar even through not having an upper hand during the game has provided good organised football with using mistakes of Fenerbahce during passes, which it was observed to be a lot, with able to control game and being careful at the game. Fenerbahce as stated did show an attacking football and did approach in good manner and focus but conceding goal so early had affected negatively even through it managed to draw before half-time.
Krasnodar in level of strength might not be as strong as Fenerbahce as also with experience, but the way their had performed in 2 legs, and especially 1st, it did deserve to get to the last 16 stage. Their might not have controlled game very well but their stayed focussed and didnt allow Fenerbahce to turn their attacks into dangerous chances.
After being eliminated from Europa League, it looks like only aim left for the Fenerbahce is the Turkish Cup as it is 10 points behind league leaders Besiktas at the Super League. This season it needs to be stated is turning out to be as nightmare for them and some serious changes needs to be done in all aspects of the team.
Osmanlispor has realistic chance to get to the last 16 of the Europa League.
Osmanlispor would be aiming to provide another pleasant surprise result at its campaign of the Europa League as it would meet with Olympiakos during Europa League 2nd round 2nd leg game in Ankara after ending 1st leg game with 0:0 scoreline.
Even though it is certain that if Osmanlispor has managed to win its Greek opponents would been better scoreline but taking account that it was playing against one of the teams which is hard to beat at the away game it needs to be stated that it has recieved a great scoreline. One of the main reasons why Osmanlispor has managed to get so far at this year competition was by providing a very good result at the home field and hence, and as long their dont concede goal their would have a good chance to get to the next stage of the tournament at its own stadium. Referring to the statements prior to game, it is visible that players are believing that it can make big surprise at the game tomorrow which is very important due of the set mind prior to the game and as long as it would bravely go ahead without forgetting defence their can make a historical result and get to the last 16 stage of the tournament.
Osmanlispor once again due of experience factor is not coming out as favourite, however its performance so far at the tournament does show that their team which should not taken lightly by opponents, and the result in Greece proves that at the 1st leg.
Besiktas needs to stay focussed if it doesnt want to have needless problems against Hapoel Beer-Sheva.
Following 3:1 scoreline win against Hapoel Beer-Sheva in Israel last week, Besiktas has got a very good chance at getting to the last 16 especially taking account that it would be playing at its home ground where so far it has only lost to Fenerbahce.
One of the key factors of the game is for Besiktas to stay focussed to the game and dont play from start of the game like it has arleady qualified to the last 16 stage as this game could provide much danger in early minutes of the game. With looking at the recent performance of the team, it became visible that apart of playing good and positive football the players are able to stay focussed during the game with only exception possibly being Karabukspor game during 20th week game. The team would also play against Galatasaray at the Super League on 27th February so it is important mentally not to get distracted by that game.
Besiktas taking account from all the factors stated above still will come out as favourite to the game however as stated its important to stay all focussed to the game if it wants to get a great result at the end of the day.
Results
UEFA Europa League, 2nd round, 2nd leg:
Fenerbahce 1:1 Krasnodar (agg: 1:2)
Schedule
UEFA Europa League, 2nd round, 2nd leg:
19:00 Osmanlispor - Olympiakos (agg: 0:0)
21:00 Besiktas - Hapoel Beer-Sheva (3:1)
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- Galatasaray and club CEO Dursun Ozbek has been referred to Professional Football Discpilinary Committee for anti-sportmanship statements at club website.
- TFF administrator Servet Yardimci has announced his candidacy for UEFA Executive Board place for 5th April election
- Konyaspor head coach Aykut Kocaman: I was surprised also about our administration statements. Some were heartbreaking. We need patience.This statement was wrong from beginning.I will not comment about it, or it would put more fire in water
- Antalyaspor player Deniz Kadeh and Ahmet Ozden had car crash. Both players dont have serious injury.
- Galatasaray administrator Levent Nazifoglu: For us Besiktas game is 6 point game. We must win the game to stay in league title race.With Igor Tudor the team became more agressive and energitic. Trainings are going well.
- Besiktas CEO Fikret Orman: Our administration board needs to go for CEO election. Their either do that or go to court to complain. Their need to make election on Saturday meeting but their will have normal meeting. We will not attend it.
- Besiktas player Atiba Hutchinson will not be playing against Hapoel Beer Sheva during Europa League 2nd round 2nd leg game due of havingrest
- Galatasaray plans to include bonus if team manages to win Besiktas during Super League 22nd week.
- Besiktas has agreed to extend loan period for 1 year of Benfica player Talisca.
- Galatasaray player Bruma could leave club at summer transfer window without transfer free due of Bosman rule.
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