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Olympiacos 3-2 Fenerbahçe

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After trailing by a significant margin, Fenerbahçe staged a valiant comeback to narrow the gap in the tie. This thrilling contest sets the stage for an intense second-leg clash in Istanbul.

Olympiacos seized control from the outset, with Kostas Fortounis capitalizing on their dominance with a well-struck goal from distance. Their lead was further extended just after the half-hour mark when Stevan Jovetić converted a chance, giving Olympiacos a comfortable advantage.

Disaster struck for Fenerbahçe after the break, as Chiquinho’s midfield strike pushed the lead to a concerning three goals. However, the match took an unexpected turn as Dušan Tadić converted a penalty and İrfan Kahveci found the net in quick succession. This dramatic burst of scoring injected life into the game and left Fenerbahçe poised to make the second leg a nail-biter.

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