Fenerbahçe gained morale before the derby by beating Samsun

Fenerbahçe, who comfortably defeated Samsunspor 2-0 away in the Trendyol Süper Lig, gained morale ahead of the Beşiktaş derby to be played next week.

FENERBAHÇE HAS NOT LOST IN 9 MATCHES

Fenerbahçe secured a victory in Samsun for the first time in two seasons. Since the 2023-2024 season, when the Black Sea team returned to the Süper Lig after 11 years, Fenerbahçe has won two of the four league matches played against Samsunspor, while the other two ended in draws.

The Canaries have remained unbeaten in their last nine matches against their opponent. During this period, Fenerbahçe won five and drew four matches, including seven league games, one Turkish Cup match, and one Super Cup match. Fenerbahçe also won all three matches played in 2026.

REFEREE DECISIONS WERE DISCUSSED

The decisions made by referee Yasin Kol in the Samsunspor-Fenerbahçe match were heavily debated by commentators and on social media.

Former referees Aleks Taşçıoğlu, Deniz Çoban, and Bülent Yıldırım analyzed the whistles blown during the match.

THE POSITION WHERE FENERBAHÇE EXPECTED A PENALTY!

Bülent Yıldırım: Here, the defender clearly takes a risk by sliding. He comes in with his sole. Contact is made with Vedat. It is an uncontrolled movement made without considering the consequences. A clear penalty and an undisputed yellow card.

Aleks Taşçıoğlu: It is definitely a movement made without considering the consequences. The ball is under Vedat’s control. And while the ball is still in play, if the player’s right foot had been slightly more tense, we might have discussed different things. There is an uncontrolled movement. Penalty and yellow card.