In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, Fenerbahçe, managed by Jose Mourinho, faced Feyenoord, led by Robin van Persie, away from home. The host team won the match played at De Kuip Stadium 2-1.
Feyenoord's first goal was scored by Quinten Timber in the 19th minute. Fenerbahçe's goal found by Youssef En-Nesyri in the 41st minute was disallowed due to offside.
While the first half ended with Feyenoord leading 1-0, there were no goals for a long time in the second half. When the clock hit the 86th minute, Sofyan Amrabat scored the goal that brought the equalizer for Fenerbahçe. In the 90+1st minute, Hadj Moussa scored the goal that brought victory back to his team for Feyenoord.
There were no more goals in the remaining minutes of the match, and Fenerbahçe left the Netherlands with a 2-1 defeat.
THE SECOND LEG IS IN ISTANBUL ON AUGUST 12
The return leg will be played on Tuesday, August 12, at 20:00 at the Chobani Stadium Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex.
News Source: 12punto
