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The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Fenerbahce stuns Feyenoord 5-2 as Rangers set up Club Brugge clash
JOSE Mourinho's Fenerbahce staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Feyenoord 5-2 in the Champions League third qualifying round. The Turkish side had lost the first leg 2-1 in the Netherlands and fell behind again when Tsuyoshi Watanabe scored for Feyenoord. Archie Brown and Jhon Duran struck before halftime to level the tie for Fenerbahce. Fred, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Talisca added three more goals in a dominant second-half display. The 6-4 aggregate victory sets up a playoff clash with Benfica, who comfortably beat Nice 4-0 over two legs. In Lisbon, Benfica sealed their progression with a 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Fredrik Aursnes and Andreas Schjelderup. Rangers advanced despite a 2-1 defeat to Viktoria Plzen, winning 4-2 on aggregate. Lyall Cameron scored his first goal for Rangers, but manager Russell Martin expressed frustration with his team's performance. Club Brugge overturned a two-goal deficit to beat RB Salzburg 3-2, progressing 4-2 overall. The Belgian side will now face Rangers for a place in the Champions League group stage. - AFP
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Fenerbahce Stun Feyenoord To Move Into UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Offs
Last Updated: Fenerbahce, who had lost 2-1 to Feyenoord last week, rallied to post a 5-2 second leg triumph over Robin van Persie's side to advance at the cost of the Dutch team. Turkish side Fenerbahce fought hard to post a come-from-behind win over Dutch club Feyenoord on Wednesday to advance to the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Playoffs with a 6-4 win on aggregate. Fenerbahce, who had lost 2-1 to Feyenoord last week, turned the tie on its head in the second leg with a 5-2 triumph over Robin van Persie's side to advance at the cost of the Dutch team. Feyenoord defender Tsuyoshi Watanabe scored the first of his two goals for the Dutch team after 41 minutes. However, Mourinho's squad responded with goals from Archie Brown and Jhon Duran just before halftime, bringing the hosts back into contention. Fred, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Talisca each netted in an exciting second half, securing a 5-2 victory for the night. Next week, Fenerbahce will host Benfica in the first leg of the playoff round with a spot in the 36-team league phase up for grabs. In Lisbon, Benfica triumphed over Nice with a 2-0 win on the night, courtesy of goals from Norwegian duo Fredrik Aursnes and Andreas Schjelderup, resulting in a 4-0 aggregate score. Rangers progressed past Czech team Viktoria Plzen with a 4-2 aggregate win and will next face Club Brugge, who reached the Champions League last 16 last season. Rangers had won 3-0 at Ibrox the previous week but suffered a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday, with Lyall Cameron scoring his first goal for the club as a consolation. Rangers manager Russell Martin said, '"We had some really good moments, but disappointed how many shots we gave them, how many chances we gave them," following the vitory. 'So, again, another brilliant bit of learning and we're through to the last qualifying round for the Champions League, but I am annoyed. 'That wasn't enough. There's too many scary moments," he added. view comments First Published: August 13, 2025, 09:34 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Five-star Fenerbahce, gritty Rangers seal Champions League playoff spots
PARIS: Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce rallied past Dutch club Feyenoord on Tuesday to advance 6-4 on aggregate into the Champions League qualifying playoffs. Fenerbahce had lost 2-1 in the Netherlands last week and were a goal down in the second leg of the third qualifying round in Istanbul after Feyenoord defender Tsuyoshi Watanabe struck the first of his two goals on the night after 41 minutes for Robin van Persie's side. But Mourinho's team fought back with goals from Archie Brown and Jhon Duran just before the break getting the hosts back on track with Fred, Youssef En-Nesyri and Talisca adding three more in a thrilling second half for a 5-2 win on the night. Fenerbahce will host Benfica, who beat Nice 4-0 on aggregate, in the first leg of the playoff round next week with a place in the 36-team league phase at stake. In Lisbon, Benfica defeated the French club 2-0 on the night thanks to goals from Norwegian duo Fredrik Aursnes (19) and Andreas Schjelderup (27). Elsewhere, Rangers advanced past Czech team Viktoria Plzen 4-2 over two legs and next play Club Brugge, who reached the last 16 of the Champions League last season. Rangers had won 3-0 at Ibrox last week but fell to a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday with Lyall Cameron opening his account for the club with a consolation strike. "We had some really good moments, but disappointed how many shots we gave them, how many chances we gave them," said Rangers manager Russell Martin. "So, again, another brilliant bit of learning and we're through to the last qualifying round for the Champions League, but I am annoyed. "That wasn't enough. There's too many scary moments."
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Mourinho's Fenerbahce rallies with 5 goals to beat Feyenoord in Champions League qualifying
Heat Warning from TUE 4:53 AM EDT until THU 2:00 AM EDT Fenerbahce's Youssef En-Nesyri, center, attempts a shot at goal against Feyenoord's Tsuyoshi Watanabe during a Champions League third qualifying round second leg soccer match between Fenerbahce and Feyenoord at the Ulker stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. (Huseyin Yavuz/Dia Photo via AP) FS flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/hamilton_spectator bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
The Mainichi
24-07-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Football: Feyenoord sign Japan defender Watanabe
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Dutch first-division football club Feyenoord on Wednesday announced their signing of Japan defender Tsuyoshi Watanabe from Belgian side Gent. The 28-year-old, who has played for the senior national team four times, will join fellow Japan international Ayase Ueda at Feyenoord. Watanabe's contract runs until mid-2029. Watanabe solidified his position as a starting center at Gent after his arrival in the summer of 2023. He transferred from the J-League's FC Tokyo to Belgium's Kortrijk in January 2022.
