In an electrifying Matchday 10 fixture of the Turkish Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe showcased their supremacy with a 5-0 drubbing of Pendikspor. The win further cements Fenerbahçe’s top spot as they maintain a flawless record of 10 victories in as many games. In contrast, newly promoted Pendikspor, with only 7 points, find themselves grappling in the relegation abyss.
From the outset, Fenerbahçe looked the more dominant side. Their dominance translated into the scoreboard in the 30th minute when an unfortunate own goal from Erdem Canpolat handed them the lead. İrfan Kahveci doubled the advantage before half-time with a clinical finish, set up beautifully by Sebastian Szymański.
However, the real storyline of the match was Edin Džeko’s performance. The Bosnian striker displayed his goal-scoring prowess with a scintillating hat-trick, finding the net in the 65th, 77th, and 87th minutes. Szymański and Ferdi Kadıoğlu provided the assists, the latter setting up Džeko twice.
Key Takeaways from the Game:
Edin Džeko is undoubtedly Fenerbahçe’s talisman this season, racking up 10 goals, the highest in the Turkish Super Lig. Three of those came in this latest outing.
Sebastian Szymański’s contribution cannot be understated. With three assists this season, two of which came in this match, he’s proving to be an invaluable asset to the squad.
Džeko is in sublime form, having contributed goals in his last four league outings, netting six in total.
The striker’s hunger for goals was evident as he attempted eight shots against Pendikspor, a figure only matched by one other in the league this season.
Fenerbahçe’s defensive prowess is equally impressive. They’ve denied opponents from scoring in 7 of their 10 matches this campaign.
Pendikspor’s offensive woes continued as they didn’t muster a single shot on target, a first since the 2014/2015 season. They could only take two shots throughout the 90 minutes, a season low.
The streaks Fenerbahçe is currently on speak volumes about their dominance: 10 consecutive wins, scoring in every game, and a total of 29 goals in that span. Their current run of 10 consecutive games with at least one goal is the longest since their 16-game streak from January to May 2023.
In conclusion, while Fenerbahçe seems unstoppable at the moment, Pendikspor needs a swift turnaround if they hope to stave off relegation. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on whether Fenerbahçe can maintain this stellar form and if Pendikspor can mount a resurgence.
Source: Bein Sports
