Turkey round-up: Fenerbahçe close gap
Friday, December 14, 2001
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Fenerbahçe SK closed the gap on 1. Lig leaders Galatasaray SK to a point with a 3-1 defeat of Bursaspor on Friday.
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Fenerbahçe SK closed the gap on 1. Lig leaders Galatasaray SK to a point with a 3-1 defeat of Bursaspor on Friday.
Early shock
Mustafa Denizli’s side fell behind to a 17th-minute John Moshoeu goal, the former Fenerbahçe player heading home a precise corner from Ender Alkan.
Quick goals
Fenerbahçe restored parity eleven minutes later before Ali Akdeniz put the Istanbul side in front on the half hour.
Andersson on target
Towering Sweden striker Kennet Andersson, who was involved in both those goals, completed the scoring 19 minutes from time to secure a vital three points for the home side.
Four-point lead
Galatasaray will be out to restore their four-point advantage when they entertain Kocaelispor at the Ali Sami Yen stadium on Sunday.