Fenerbahce triumph in tough victory over Gaziantep FK

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) – Istanbul’s Fenerbahce claimed a 3-1 tough home victory over Gaziantep FK on Monday in Turkish Super Lig football action.

Gaziantep FK's Malian forward Nouha Dicko scored the opener in the 39th minute, but it was disallowed for a foul from Papy Djilobodji on Attila Szalai.

Fenerbahce's Mert Hakan Yandas broke the deadlock, making a close-range finish in the 56th minute at Ulker Stadium.

In minute 66, Gaziantep FK leveled the game when Alexandru Maxim netted a free-kick goal.

After five minutes, the Istanbul side took the lead again with their Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia.

The home side's Sinan Gumus scored the winning goal in stoppage time and the game ended with a 3-1 score in Istanbul.

Following the win, second-place Fenerbahce increased their points to 66, while Gaziantep FK now have 50 points to hold onto the number six position.

- Week 34 results:

Atakas Hatayspor - Goztepe: 2-3

Caykur Rizespor - Trabzonspor: 0-0

Galatasaray - Fatih Karagumruk: 1-1

Demir Grup Sivasspor - Ittifak Holding Konyaspor: 3-1

MKE Ankaragucu - Genclerbirligi: 2-1

Hes Kablo Kayserispor - Fraport TAV Antalyaspor: 0-1

Buyuksehir Belediye Erzurumspor - Besiktas: 2-4

Kasimpasa - Helenex Yeni Malatyaspor: 0-0

Aytemiz Alanyaspor - Yukatel Denizlispor: 3-2

Fenerbahce - Gaziantep FK: 3-1