Created Date: March 17, 2026 21:55
Fenerbahçe Defeats Gaziantep FK 4-1 in Süper Lig Action
Fenerbahçe delivered a dominant performance on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, defeating Gaziantep FK 4-1 in Week 27 of the Süper Lig. The victory significantly boosts Fenerbahçe’s position in the league standings as they chase the top spot.
The match, played at Kadıköy, saw Fenerbahçe take control early and maintain pressure throughout. Nene opened the scoring for the hosts in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to put Fenerbahçe ahead.
Gaziantep FK responded after the break, with Maxim leveling the score in the 52nd minute from the penalty spot. However, Fenerbahçe quickly regained the lead thanks to a goal from Kante in the 59th minute.
Nene then took center stage, completing a hat-trick with goals in the 68th and 79th minutes to seal the comprehensive victory for Fenerbahçe. The performance highlighted Nene’s clinical finishing and impact on the game.
With this result, Fenerbahçe moves to 60 points, closing the gap on the league leaders to just four points with a game in hand. Gaziantep FK remains on 33 points.
Fenerbahçe will next face Beşiktaş after the international break, even as Burak Yılmaz’s Gaziantep FK will host Alanyaspor.
MATCH MOMENTS
In the 15th minute, Nene received a pass from Levent Mercan and unleashed a shot from the right side of the penalty area, but his attempt was saved by goalkeeper Burak Bozan.
The 20th minute saw Archie Brown’s cross uncover Asensio in a dangerous position, but a last-ditch intervention from Abena cleared the ball for a corner.
Maxim’s pass to Bayo in the 32nd minute led to a shot from the right side of the box, but Ederson was able to push the ball away for a corner.
Tayyip Talha Sanuç’s header from a corner kick in the 34th minute struck the crossbar, narrowly missing the target.
Fenerbahçe broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when Musaba’s pass found Sidiki Cherif, who fired a shot that was initially saved by Burak Bozan. Dorgeles Nene was on hand to tap in the rebound, making it 1-0.
Second half coming up…
STARTING LINEUPS
Fenerbahçe: Ederson, Levent, Yiğit Efe, Oosterwolde, Brown, Guendouzi, Kante, Musaba, Asensio, Nene, Cherif.
Gaziantep FK: Burak, Tayyip, Abena, Mujakic, Perez, Kozlowski, Melih, Gassama, Yusuf, Bayo, Maxim.
