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Ederson Pelted by Objects in Fiery Istanbul Derby as Fenerbahce Rally to Beat Besiktas 3-2

The Fenerbahce goalkeeper, a high-profile summer arrival from Manchester City, later posted a thumbs-up on Instagram in a show of defiance.

Overview

  • Besiktas supporters hurled cups and other items toward the Brazil international, prompting visible complaints to the referee.
  • Marco Asensio appeared to be struck by a thrown object while taking a corner at Tupras Stadium.
  • A VAR review resulted in a red card for Orkun Kokcu, followed by coach Sergen Yalcin’s dismissal for protesting.
  • Trailing 2-0, Fenerbahce equalised before halftime and won through an 83rd-minute finish from Jhon Duran.
  • The derby’s reputation for volatile crowd behaviour framed the incident, with coverage spotlighting player safety concerns.