Fenerbahçe earned the right to participate in the Champions League by defeating Lyon 2-1 away in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Having drawn the first leg 1-1 in Istanbul, the Yellow Canaries advanced with this victory in France.
The goals that brought victory to Fenerbahçe in the match came from Vedat Muriqi in the 24th minute and Archie Brown in the 28th minute. Lyon's only goal was scored by Malick Fofana in the 61st minute.
The joy of Fenerbahçe players on the pitch during the away match in Lyon.
Fenerbahçe players celebrated wildly after the victory in the Lyon away match.
VAR DECISION DETERMINED THE FATE OF THE ROUND
In the 72nd minute of the match, Lyon thought they had leveled the score at 2-2 with a goal from Kail Boudache. Fenerbahçe players protested the play, claiming both offside and a foul.
Referee Maurizio Mariani reviewed the play on the sideline following a warning from VAR. After the review, Mariani ruled that a foul had been committed against Archie Brown and disallowed Lyon's goal.
With this result, Fenerbahçe's Champions League longing has come to an end. The Yellow Canaries will compete in the most important club-level organization of European football after 17 seasons. Fenerbahçe will also participate in the Champions League's league format for the first time.
News Source: 12punto
