Sports writers assess Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby: “Kartal’s collapse against Italiano”

Beşiktaş’s 2-1 comeback win at Fenerbahçe prompted Turkish sports writers to focus on the visitors’ superior energy and organization, especially after halftime.

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Beşiktaş deserved to win.

Gülengül Altınsay wrote that Beşiktaş had created more chances despite falling behind to a fortunate goal from Fenerbahçe’s Skriniar after a throw-in. Rıdvan then converted a smart Trossard pass to level the match, before Vlahovic finished Beşiktaş’s organized attack in the 73rd minute. Beşiktaş hit the post later, but Altınsay said the team “deserved to win.”

Uğur Meleke identified Trossard and Kanté as the match’s main directors. He praised Trossard’s performance, noting his assist, two clear chances and four passes that created shooting opportunities. Meleke also highlighted Beşiktaş’s Salih, Orkun and Olaitan midfield combination, saying their dominance made him question why the same players had not been used together more often for the national team.

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The main directors who set the rhythm of the game were two great experienced players, Trossard and Kanté.

Güntekin Onay argued that Fenerbahçe again faded sharply in the second half, despite substitutions. He said Beşiktaş were physically stronger and superior in discipline, mutual support and collective cohesion. In his view, Fenerbahçe lacked players who could threaten opponents on the ball apart from Greenwood, making the home defeat particularly disappointing for supporters.

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The team with the greater strength of play won the derby.