Fenerbahçe booked their place in the next round of the Turkish Cup with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Gaziantep on Thursday, with Youssef En-Nesyri delivering a moment of brilliance that left fans in awe.
The Moroccan striker, known for his aerial ability and sharp finishing, produced a stunning half-volley to score his side’s second goal, adding to an already dominant performance by the Turkish giants.
Anderson Talisca opened the scoring with a well-placed strike in the 17th minute before doubling his tally in the 27th minute.
En-Nesyri’s spectacular goal followed shortly after, further strengthening Fenerbahçe’s grip on the match.
Filip Kostić later sealed the victory with an 83rd-minute goal, ensuring a comfortable passage to the next round.
A goal of pure class
En-Nesyri’s goal was the highlight of the match. Positioned on the edge of the box, he met a lofted pass with a thunderous first-time half-volley, sending the ball into the top corner, leaving the Gaziantep goalkeeper with no chance.
The strike was met with roars from the Fenerbahçe supporters, who have quickly embraced the Moroccan international since his arrival.
His performance reaffirmed his importance to the Istanbul-based club, where he has been finding his rhythm following his move from Sevilla.
The 26-year-old has been in fine form, and his latest goal further solidifies his role as a key figure in İsmail Kartal’s squad.
Fenerbahçe’s title aspirations remain strong
With the Turkish Super Lig title race heating up, Fenerbahçe’s dominant performance in the cup is a strong signal of their ambitions on multiple fronts.
Des nouvelles de Youssef En-Nesyri qui a inscrit un INCROYABLE but avec le Fenerbahçe cet après-midi. 😱🇲🇦
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The team currently sits near the top of the domestic league, locked in a fierce battle with Galatasaray for supremacy.
En-Nesyri’s growing confidence in front of goal is exactly what Fenerbahçe needs as they aim to end their season with silverware.
His ability to deliver in crucial moments will be instrumental as the club pushes for both league and cup glory.
What’s next for En-Nesyri and Fenerbahçe?
Fenerbahçe will now shift their focus back to league action, where they face a crucial fixture in the coming days.
En-Nesyri’s impressive display will certainly give him a boost as he looks to maintain his scoring form and help his side in their quest for trophies.
Meanwhile, Moroccan fans will be keeping a close eye on their national team forward, who continues to prove himself as one of Africa’s top strikers in European football.
