Fenerbahçe Advances in Turkish Cup After Dominant 4-0 Win Over Gaziantep FK

Gaziantep, Turkey – Fenerbahçe secured their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025-2026 Ziraat Turkish Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Gaziantep FK on March 4, 2026. The match, played at the Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Stadium, saw Fenerbahçe finish second in Group C, while Gaziantep FK were eliminated from the competition.

Match Highlights

Fenerbahçe controlled the match from the outset, with Anthony Musaba opening the scoring in the 33rd minute. The first half ended with Fenerbahçe leading 1-0. The second half saw a flurry of goals as Fenerbahçe extended their lead. Sidiki Cherif added a goal in the 52nd minute, followed by Nene in the 79th minute, and Archie Brown sealed the victory with a goal in the 86th minute.

Key Moments

• 3rd Minute: Sorescu had a goal disallowed for offside.
• 15th Minute: Levent Mercan’s shot struck the crossbar.
• 22nd Minute: Mert Müldür’s attempt went over the top.
• 33rd Minute: Anthony Musaba scored for Fenerbahçe, giving them a 1-0 lead.
• 49th Minute: Sidiki Cherif doubled Fenerbahçe’s advantage, making it 2-0.
• 79th Minute: Nene extended the lead to 3-0.
• 86th Minute: Archie Brown completed the rout with a goal, finalizing the score at 4-0.

Team Lineups

Gaziantep FK

Starting XI: Burak, Camara, Mujakic, Melih, Kozlowski, Abena, Sorescu, Nazım Sangare, Yusuf, Maxim, Rodrigues.

Fenerbahçe

Starting XI: Mert Günok, Mert Müldür, Yiğit Efe, Guendouzi, Brown, Levent, Kante, Fred, Kerem, Musaba, Cherif.

Standings and Qualification

With this win, Fenerbahçe finished second in Group C with 9 points, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Gaziantep FK were unable to advance, finishing their group stage campaign without qualifying for the next round. Turkish Cup Group C Standings

Looking Ahead

Fenerbahçe will now turn their attention to the quarter-final stage of the Turkish Cup, where they will face a challenging opponent. The draw for the quarter-finals will determine their next opponent and the path to potentially lifting the trophy. Fans will be eager to observe if Fenerbahçe can maintain their momentum and compete for silverware this season. Fenerbahçe Official Website