Knee-slide stumble steals the show in Fenerbahce's 3‑2 win
Jose Mourinho attempted his signature knee slide, but this time it ended in a tumble. Sofyan Amrabat secured Fenerbahce a 3-2 victory by scoring the decisive goal in the 102nd minute.
The match was incredibly exciting. With the score tied at 2-2, Amrabat, a former Manchester United player, capitalized on an ideal opportunity. After a brilliant run into the penalty area, he placed the ball into the top corner with a powerful shot from 12 metres. The goal, which ricocheted off the crossbar and into the net, sparked euphoria among fans, players, and the coaching staff.
Jose Mourinho, known for his lively reactions, ran onto the field to celebrate. He attempted to repeat his well-known knee slide, but the 61-year-old coach didn't quite execute it properly and ended up on the ground, bringing smiles to the onlookers.
Amrabat wasn’t the only standout that evening. Fred, another former Manchester United player, scored in the 42nd minute. Former Manchester City star Edin Dzeko also found the back of the net.
What a joy for Jose Mourinho! Controversies in the match
The match wasn't without controversy. The referee faced criticism for several decisions made during the game. In an interview with "The Sun," Mourinho harshly criticized referee Atilla Karaoglu's performance.
The man of the match was Atilla Karaoglu. The invisible man. The referee on the field is just a child. We don't want to see him in our games again. We don't want him as VAR, nor on the field. Before coming here, I was told a lot, and I didn’t believe it. It was even worse. We faced a good team, they fought bravely, but we play against the system
With this victory, Fenerbahce achieved their second consecutive win in the Turkish Super Lig and are five points behind Galatasaray's rivals. Meanwhile, Manchester United logged their worst start in Premier League history after a goalless draw with Chelsea.
