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Fenerbahce Edges Out VfB Stuttgart in Card-Heavy Match
Istanbul, Turkey – Fenerbahce secured a victory against VfB Stuttgart in a hard-fought match at the Chobani Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Sükrü Saracoglu Spor K as part of the UEFA Europa League. The match, corresponding to the third matchday of the league stage, was characterized by its intensity and numerous cautions.
The sole goal of the match came in the 34th minute, when K. Akturkoglu converted a penalty for Fenerbahce, giving them a lead they would maintain until the end.
VfB Stuttgart dominated possession with 65% compared to Fenerbahce’s 35%, but failed to translate that dominance into goals. The German team made 11 shots, only 2 of which were on target, while Fenerbahce, with less possession, generated 19 shots, 7 of them directed at the rival goal.
Referee Jakob Kehlet from Denmark had a tough task controlling the match, issuing a total of 12 yellow cards, 5 to Fenerbahce players and 2 to VfB Stuttgart players. Aggressiveness and constant fouls, 10 by Fenerbahce and 14 by VfB Stuttgart, contributed to a tense and fragmented match. Despite having more corners (7 vs 4), VfB Stuttgart failed to capitalize on set-piece opportunities.
Substitutions vfb stuttgart: at minute 63 B. Bouanani came in and D. Undav went out., at minute 77 A. Karazor came in and N. Nartey went out., at minute 77 R. Hendriks came in and J. Leweling went out., at minute 86 T. Tomas came in and C. Fuhrich went out., at minute 86 L. Jaquez came in and F. Jeltsch went out.
Substitutions fenerbahce: at minute 80 D. Nene came in and O. Aydin went out., at minute 82 M. Asensio came in and S. Szymanski went out., at minute 87 Y. En Nesyri came in and J. Duran went out., at minute 87 K. Akturkoglu came in and Talisca went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fenerbahce
VfB Stuttgart
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