Fenerbahçe bids farewell to the cup in extra time: Konyaspor advances to the semifinals in the 120+2 minute

In the quarterfinals of the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası, Fenerbahçe faced Konyaspor. The match, played at Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadium, remained balanced for 120 minutes, with the outcome determined in the dying moments of extra time.

The match ended goalless in regular time, but Konyaspor converted a penalty won in the 120+2 minute by Jevtovic, leaving the field with a 1-0 victory and securing a place in the semifinals. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, dramatically exited the cup.

Match story: Control exists, but no goals

Throughout the match, while Fenerbahçe had control of the game at times, the yellow-navy team failed to convert this into scoring opportunities.

In the first half, both teams played cautiously, resulting in limited clear goal chances. Fenerbahçe's set-piece opportunities and attacks developed through Talisca were insufficient to break through Konyaspor's defense.

Konyaspor, on the other hand, looked for chances mainly through counter-attacks and organized plays. Attacks, especially those developed through Bardhi and Muleka, created danger at times.

Second half: Fenerbahçe increased the pressure

With the second half, Fenerbahçe adopted a more aggressive style of play.

The yellow-navy team, increasing their attacking variety with Talisca, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, and Guendouzi, began to appear more frequently in the opponent's penalty area.

However, the lack of quality in finishing and efficiency emerged as Fenerbahçe's biggest problems.

• Talisca's attempts from outside the penalty area,

• Kerem's missed opportunities,

• Fred's shot in the dying minutes,
  

were the main reasons for the score remaining unchanged.

Extra time: Balance remained... until the last moment

In the extra time, the balance of the game continued.

While Fenerbahçe had more possession, Konyaspor did not compromise on defensive discipline.

The turning point of the match came in the 117th minute.

Sander Svendsen's cross was met by Jevtovic's header, which was saved by goalkeeper Ederson. However, a VAR review was conducted after the play, and Semedo's intervention on Kramer was deemed a penalty.

120+2: One moment, one goal, advancement

In the 120+2 minute, Jevtovic stepped up to the penalty spot and did not miss, putting Konyaspor ahead 1-0.

This goal also turned out to be the final result of the match.

Konyaspor advanced to the semifinals in a dramatic fashion, while Fenerbahçe's cup journey came to an end.

Critical analysis: What did Fenerbahçe fail to do?

The summary of this match can be encapsulated in one sentence:

👉 there was play, but no finishing

Fenerbahçe:

• created more chances

• controlled the game more

• played more in the opponent's half
  

But:

❌ ineffective in finishing
❌ low efficiency inside the penalty area
❌ productivity decreased as the match extended

Konyaspor, on the other hand:

✔ maintained defensive discipline
✔ waited for the right moment
✔ converted their only opportunity into a goal

Semifinal matchup

Following this result, Konyaspor advanced to the semifinals.

Their opponent will be the winner of the Beşiktaş – Alanyaspor matchup.