Youssef En-Nesyri, the Moroccan international striker, opened his goal-scoring account for Fenerbahçe in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Göztepe on Saturday evening in Izmir. The match, part of the second day of the Turkish Süper Lig, saw En-Nesyri find the net for the first time since his summer move from Sevilla FC.
Fenerbahçe took the lead in the 45th minute of the first half, with Bosnian forward Edin Džeko breaking the deadlock.
Just minutes later, En-Nesyri, who was making his first start for the club, doubled the advantage, scoring in the 45+7 minute to give the visitors a comfortable 2-0 lead heading into the break.
However, Göztepe fought back in the second half. Turkish defender Koray Günter pulled one back for the home side in the 68th minute, reigniting hopes of a comeback.
In the dying moments of the match, Brazilian midfielder Rômulo struck in the 90+5 minute to level the score, denying Fenerbahçe all three points.
The draw leaves Fenerbahçe in third place in the Süper Lig standings with four points from their first two matches. Meanwhile, Göztepe, with two points, currently sits in eighth place.
En-Nesyri’s goal marks an important milestone in his career with Fenerbahçe. The Moroccan striker, who signed a five-year contract with the club on July 25, is expected to play a key role in their pursuit of the Süper Lig title this season.
His transfer from Sevilla FC, where he spent four successful seasons, has generated high expectations among Fenerbahçe supporters, who are eager to see him replicate his goal-scoring form in Turkey.
Managed by Portuguese coach José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe is looking to build on this result as they aim to challenge for domestic and European honors.
En-Nesyri’s early goal-scoring form is a positive sign for the team, though the late equalizer by Göztepe highlights the challenges that lie ahead.
As the season progresses, Fenerbahçe will be hoping to turn draws into victories, with En-Nesyri playing a central role in their attacking lineup.
For Göztepe, the comeback draw against one of the league’s top sides will boost their confidence as they aim to climb the standings.
The Süper Lig is shaping up to be a highly competitive campaign, with every point crucial in the race for the title.
Fenerbahçe’s next challenge will be to secure a win in their upcoming matches, with En-Nesyri’s contributions likely to be pivotal in their success.
