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Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce proved just too good for Kasimpasa's youthful side in the Turkish Cup.
Former Premier League manager Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce showed a dominant performance in the Turkish Cup, defeating Kasımpasa 3-0.
The match, held on Thursday night, saw all goals scored in the first half, with Morocco's Yousser En-Nesyri netting the opener just two minutes in.
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The youthful Kasımpasa side, primarily composed of Under-19 players, managed to tighten their defence in the second half but could not overcome the early deficit and damage from the opening 45 minutes.
Following the match, Mourinho captured attention by stepping onto the pitch to engage with the young Kasımpasa players.
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This moment was shared widely on social media, resonating with fans who appreciated his gesture of sportsmanship after a decisive victory.
The video of Mourinho speaking to the youngsters has since gone viral, further endearing him to supporters.
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Fenerbahce's squad featured notable performances from African stars, including Nigeria’s Bright Osayi-Samuel and En-Nesyri, who contributed significantly to the team's success.
This victory marks a strong start for Fenerbahçe in the Cup competition as they aim to reclaim glory in Turkish football.
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In a related development, Fenerbahce’s bitter rivals Galatsaray struggled in their first game in the cup after a four-goal thriller against ten-man Basaksehir.
In the absence of star player Victor Osimhen, who was rested for the cup clash, the Lions struggled for leadership on the pitch and were forced to dig deep to avoid defeat at home.
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Twice Galatasaray had to come from behind to force a share of the spoils with their brave abd gallant visitors, who despite playing with ten men, though for only four minutes, proved to be worthy challengers on the night for the Super Lig giants.
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