Four Lead Changes, One Unforgettable Finish: Fenerbahçe's Title Bid Stalled
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Despite dominating possession and territory, Fenerbahçe's inability to convert superiority into three points against Alanyaspor exposed the brutal mathematics of Super Lig football—control means nothing without the killer instinct.
Possession Prison
Fenerbahçe controlled 62% possession and unleashed 19 shots, yet found themselves drawing 2-2 at the death. The culprit? Clinical finishing. An expected goals tally of 3.14 should have buried Alanyaspor, but Ertuğrul Taşkıran had other ideas. The goalkeeper's four saves and crucial penalty stop kept Alanyaspor's pulse racing. Fenerbahçe's intensity never wavered, but it lacked the precision to translate dominance into points.
The Turning Points Keep Turning
Ibrahim Kaya opened the scoring in the 18th minute, assisted by Hwang Ui-Jo. VAR's confirmation of a penalty in the 55th minute allowed Fred to level. The balance shifted decisively when Nélson Semedo netted in the 72nd minute from Mercan's assist, then Youssef En-Nesyri extended the lead at 76 minutes off Tosun's pass. But the upset factor struck hard: Yalçın Özdemir's 90th-minute equaliser, set up by Hadergjonaj, snatched the narrative from Fenerbahçe's hands.
Substitutes Seize the Moment
Tosun, Mercan, and Hadergjonaj's collective three assists proved that fresh legs matter in the final third. Fenerbahçe's seven shots on target versus Alanyaspor's two revealed the gulf in efficiency—yet it mattered little. The attacking siege never translated into the points it deserved. Both teams limp into matchday two level on points, a reminder that Super Lig's opening weekend rewards resilience as much as dominance.
Key Questions
Did Fenerbahçe deserve the late equaliser?
Fenerbahçe's dominance was undeniable, yet Alanyaspor's counter-threat remained constant. The 90th-minute goal was cruel but earned through defensive discipline.
How did substitute Nélson Semedo change the game?
Semedo's 72nd-minute goal from Mercan's assist shifted momentum decisively. His attacking runs from defence proved the difference in the first hour.
Why is this match rated 83/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 83/100 places this match in the "Highly Entertaining" category.
