Fenerbahçe's missed victory in Kadıköy in the Czech press: 'A point earned with a kung-fu kick'

Fenerbahçe's 2-2 draw against Slavia Prague, after leading 2-0 and conceding a goal in the final minute, has received extensive coverage in the Czech press.

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Fenerbahçe's missed victory in Kadıköy in the Czech press: 'A point earned with a kung-fu kick'

In the third week of the UEFA Champions League, Fenerbahçe was unable to maintain its lead despite taking a 2-0 advantage with early goals against Slavia Prague in Kadıköy. The Yellow-Navies left the pitch with a 2-2 draw following a goal conceded in the 90th minute.

The match received significant coverage, particularly in the Czech press. While Slavia Prague's point in the challenging atmosphere was highlighted in many reports with an emphasis on a "comeback" and "first point," striking expressions were used for the last-minute goal.

Players lined up on the pitch before the Champions League match in Kadıköy and fans filling the stands. — Fenerbahçe and Slavia Prague met in Kadıköy for the third week of the Champions League.

EMPHASIS ON THE COMEBACK IN THE CZECH PRESS

According to a compilation from the Czech press by NTV Spor, Seznam Zpravy wrote that Slavia Prague secured a "sweet draw" against Fenerbahçe. The report stated that the visiting team brought the score to 2-2 in the 90th minute and made a "brave new start" in the absence of Tomas Chory.

A moment from the match where Fenerbahçe players are talking to the referee, with Slavia Prague players in the background. — Fenerbahçe turned the score in its favor in the first part of the match but could not carry the lead to the final whistle.

iSport drew attention to the pressure from Fenerbahçe at the beginning of the match and the atmosphere in the stands. The publication noted that Slavia Prague emerged from a difficult situation after the first 11 minutes and earned a "sensational point."

A frame where Fenerbahçe players are following the ball during an attack, with Slavia Prague players in defense. — The Yellow-Navies gained a 2-0 advantage in the match.

Sport CZ evaluated the match as a "magnificent comeback" for Slavia. The report included information that the Czech team earned its first point in the Champions League with the goal in the 90th minute, and that its winless streak in European cups has reached 18 matches.

A match photo where Fenerbahçe and Slavia Prague players are engaged in a duel near the sideline. — Slavia Prague managed to stay in the game for a comeback in Kadıköy.

iDnes summarized the flow of the match with the words, "an exciting start, followed by tension towards the end." The publication wrote that the visiting team celebrated its first point in the tournament.

A view of the stadium where the Fenerbahçe stands and UEFA Champions League boards are visible. — The Kadıköy stands provided intense support on the Champions League night.

STRIKING DESCRIPTION FOR THE LAST-MINUTE GOAL

CT Sport wrote that Slavia Prague recovered after a bad start but the danger of approaching a negative streak in the Champions League persists. The report recalled that FCSB went 23 matches without a win between 2006 and 2013.

A moment from the match where Fenerbahçe players are talking to the referee, with a Slavia Prague player nearby. — Referee decisions and duels in the match occasionally caused objections from the players.

Denik wrote that Slavia Prague "snatched a point in the Turkish hell," while pointing out that the Czech representative has not won a match in the first stage of the Champions League for 22 games since 2007. The report also stated that Slavia has failed to win away from home in UEFA organizations for the 9th consecutive time.

A match photo where Fenerbahçe and Slavia Prague players are running for the ball, with the stands in the background. — Slavia Prague found the equalizer in the final part of the match after coming from behind.

TN Nova's assessment focused on the final moment of the match. The publication reported that Slavia Prague met with a point in the Champions League in its third attempt, and announced Pavel Kacor's 90th-minute goal to its readers with the comparison of a "kung-fu kick."

With this result, Fenerbahçe missed a critical victory in a match where it had gained a 2-goal advantage. Slavia Prague, on the other hand, added its first point in the league stage to its tally with the draw it took from the Kadıköy away game.