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Mason Greenwood scores first goal for Fenerbahçe
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Mason Greenwood scores first goal for Fenerbahçe

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mason Greenwood scored his first goal for Fenerbahçe in his first start for the club.
  • The English forward found the net from outside the penalty area in the 45th minute.
  • Greenwood's goal helped Fenerbahçe take a 2-0 lead against Sturm Graz in a Champions League qualifier.

Fenerbahçe's new star signing, Mason Greenwood, made an immediate impact in his first start for the club, scoring a goal in their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round match against Sturm Graz.

The 24-year-old English forward, whose transfer had generated significant excitement among fans, had previously appeared as a substitute in matches against Gornik Zabrze. However, head coach İsmail Kartal opted to include Greenwood in the starting lineup for the crucial qualifier at home.

Fenerbahçe had already taken a 1-0 lead through Anderson Talisca. In the 45th minute, Greenwood showcased his skill by controlling a ball that had been cleared outside the penalty area following a corner kick. From the edge of the box, he struck a precise shot with his left foot, beating goalkeeper Khudyakov and doubling Fenerbahçe's advantage to 2-0.

This goal marked Greenwood's first for Fenerbahçe and came in his debut as a starter for the Turkish club, underscoring his immediate contribution to the team's campaign.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.