Kocaeli, Türkiye — Fenerbahce claimed three points on the road with clinical finishing overcoming Kocaelispor's territorial advantage in Turkish Super Lig play.
Marco Asensio broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, capitalizing on one of Fenerbahce's limited opportunities before the interval. The visitors doubled their advantage when Nene Dorgeles found the net in the 75th minute, putting the result beyond doubt.
Kocaelispor dominated possession with 59.4% of the ball and registered 12 shots compared to Fenerbahce's nine. However, the hosts managed just one effort on target while Fenerbahce converted their chances efficiently with five shots on frame.
GOALS:- 45'+1' Marco Asensio - Fenerbahce- 75' Nene Dorgeles - Fenerbahce
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Kocaelispor: Unable to determine from available data- Fenerbahce: Marco Asensio - Opening goal, clinical finish
KEY STAT: Fenerbahce registered five shots on target from nine attempts while Kocaelispor managed just one shot on goal despite 12 total efforts and controlling nearly 60% possession.
NEXT: Kocaelispor host Kayserispor on February 8. Fenerbahce host Genclerbirligi on February 8.