Fenerbahçe bottled a vital alternative to bridge the hole between themselves and the Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray after a disheartening 3-3 stalemate with Istanbulspor.
The Yellow Canaries took the lead within the twenty fifth minute with a purpose from younger star Arda Güler.
Despite struggling to create probabilities within the first half, Fenerbahçe managed to carry on to their 1-0 lead going into the break.
The hosts began the second half with a bang and prolonged their result in 2-0 thanks to a different purpose from the “Turkish Messi,” Arda Güler within the 51st minute.
However, Istanbulspor rapidly responded with a penalty purpose within the 57th minute after which managed to equalize within the 66th minute.
Fenerbahçe regained their lead with a purpose from Joao Pedro within the 71st minute however the Ülker Stadium was silenced when Istanbulspor managed to attain a last-gasp equalizer within the 90+6 minute, leaving the ultimate rating at 3-3.
Fenerbahçe had an opportunity to shut the hole with the league leaders to only 4 factors following Galatasaray’s slip-up however have been unable to make the most of the chance.
The Kadiköy-based aspect will now face an uphill battle in the event that they wish to problem for the title.
Despite the disappointing end result, younger star Arda Güler was a standout performer for Fenerbahçe, scoring two objectives and taking his tally to 4 for the season.
The 18-year-old has had restricted alternatives to showcase his abilities within the league however proved that he has what it takes to be a star participant for the group.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe striker Joao Pedro continued his spectacular run of type, scoring a vital purpose to place his group forward within the match.
The skilled attacker has struggled with accidents this season however has managed to attain three objectives within the final two weeks, taking his tally to 4 for the season.
However, Fenerbahçe must do with out Emre Mor of their subsequent match towards Sivasspor, after the midfielder was suspended following a yellow card he acquired throughout the match towards Istanbulspor.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
