The "player of the match" selection following the 2-2 draw between Fenerbahçe and Slavia Prague in the third week of the UEFA Champions League league phase has become a subject of debate among yellow-and-navy fans.
Fenerbahçe took a 2-0 lead against the Czech representative in the match played at home. However, the yellow-and-navy side could not maintain this advantage; Slavia Prague first reduced the deficit to one, then equalized the score with a goal found in the final part of the match.
After the match, UEFA awarded the player of the match award to Fenerbahçe's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. This decision was criticized, especially due to the position that occurred before Slavia Prague's first goal.
In the 15th minute, Slavia Prague won the ball after an errant pass by Guendouzi in his own half and brought the score to 2-1 with a goal by Provod. This mistake stood out as one of the moments that changed the course of the match.
On social media, numerous Fenerbahçe fans reacted to UEFA's choice of Guendouzi, pointing out the passing error that led to the opponent getting back into the game. The yellow-and-navy fans criticized the French footballer being deemed worthy of the award.
News Source: 12punto
