In a thrilling encounter on Saturday in the Turkish Super Lig, Fenerbahce and Besiktas played out a 3-3 draw in a highly contested derby on the 13th day of the championship.
Besiktas took an early lead with a goal from Sahan, but Emmanuel Emenike equalized for Fenerbahce with his fourth goal of the season. Following the dismissal of Raul Mereiles, Senegalese player Moussa Sow, assisted by Emenike, gave Fenerbahce the lead. However, before halftime, Portuguese striker Hugo Almeida scored twice for Besiktas, putting them back in front.
The intensity continued in the second half, with both teams reduced to 10 men after the expulsion of Uysal. In the dying moments of the match, Dirk Kuyt secured the equalizer for Fenerbahce, ensuring a 3-3 draw.
With this result, Fenerbahce maintains its position at the top of the Super Lig with 32 points, while Besiktas holds the third spot with 25 points. The high-scoring and closely contested derby provided football fans with an exciting spectacle.
