Fenerbahçe U19 Loses 5-3 to Liverpool U19 in UEFA Youth League Thriller

Pendik Stadium Hosts Eight-Goal Thriller as Liverpool U19 Defeats Fenerbahçe U19

Will Wright scored a hat-trick to lead Liverpool U19 to a 5-3 victory over Fenerbahçe U19 in the UEFA Youth League fourth-round match at Pendik Stadı, Hürriyet reported. The match produced a frantic first half that saw six goals scored before the English side secured the win in the second half.

First-Half Goal Rush Sets the Pace at Pendik Stadı

Liverpool seized early control when Wright opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. Wright added a second from the penalty spot in the 13th minute to double the visitor’s lead. Fenerbahçe responded in the 18th minute through Emin Eren Sayar, who cut the deficit to 2-1.

The frantic pace continued as Liverpool restored a commanding cushion. Junior Sonni-Lambie scored in the 20th minute, followed by a strike from Finn Inglethorpe in the 28th minute to make it 4-1. Sayar struck again for Fenerbahçe in the 29th minute to bring the score to 4-2 before halftime.

Fenerbahçe Falls Short Despite Second-Half Push

Fenerbahçe maintained pressure after the break, and Baran Yolaçan scored in the 68th minute to narrow the margin to 4-3. That momentum vanished instantly. Wright completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute to restore Liverpool’s two-goal advantage at 5-3. Ali Demirbilek received a red card in the 90+3rd minute, leaving Fenerbahçe with 10 players to finish the match. In a separate incident noted by Son Dakika, Fenerbahçe player Çağrı Balta removed his jersey and walked directly down the tunnel to the dressing room after being substituted while his side trailed 4-2.

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The match opened with a one-minute silence honoring Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel Alameda, who died following an injury sustained in a Segunda División match against Andorra. Both teams also posed behind a #FOOTBALL banner during the pre-match ceremony. Fenerbahçe U19 sits on zero points from this fixture and prepares to face Shakhtar Donetsk away on November 25 in the fifth week of the tournament.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Match

When and where was the UEFA Youth League match played?

The fourth-week match took place on November 4, 2026, at Pendik Stadı in Istanbul.

Who scored the goals for Fenerbahçe U19?

Emin Eren Sayar scored twice in the 18th and 29th minutes, and Baran Yolaçan added a third goal in the 68th minute.

What disciplinary actions occurred during the game?

Ali Demirbilek received a red card in the 90+3rd minute of the match, reducing Fenerbahçe to 10 players for the final moments, according to Hürriyet.

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