Fenerbahçe Espor left Kocaeli with all three points after edging the game 1-0, having looked the more determined side throughout. The yellow-navy blues enjoyed more of the ball, created more chances and controlled the tempo for long spells, while Kocaelispor’s efforts were not enough to alter the scoreline.
The decisive moment came when Fenerbahçe Espor turned their dominance into a goal. Nuno Gonçalves was the match-winner, while Ryad Mankour capped a composed display at the back with an 8.8 rating and was named man of the match. Benoit Cicoria’s three saves also helped round off a controlled performance from Fenerbahçe Espor.
Kocaelispor held firm defensively for long periods, but could not produce the same quality at the other end. The home side managed just three shots, compared with Fenerbahçe Espor’s 14, which underlined the story of the match. As a result, Kocaelispor dropped from 4th to 6th, while Fenerbahçe Espor slipped from 1st to 2nd, with the title race remaining incredibly tight.
Kocaelispor lineup: Alexis Place, Jordan Sigrand, Matthieu Decoene, Nicolas Devautour, Maxime Baelen, Furkan Aydinoz, Jimmy Bouchez, Angelo Lombardi, Omar Berrada, Sefa Aydinoz, Selim Aydinoz
Fenerbahçe Espor lineup: Meriç Yurtsever, Nayir Kazarih, Ryad Mankour, Mats Grembocki, Dylan Kae, Benoit Cicoria, Francisco Borges, Ömer Faruk Koç, Stifanelli Fabio, Mokhtar Mourad, Nuno Gonçalves
Goals
- Fenerbahçe Espor: Nuno Gonçalves
Assists
You can view the statistics for the Kocaelispor - Fenerbahçe Espor match here.
