(SUMMARY) Galatasaray Nef – Fenerbahce Beko match result: 91-97

There was a derby excitement in the 8th week of the Basketball Super League. Galatasaray Nef hosted its arch-rival Fenerbahce Beko at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall. Fenerbahce managed to win the away team with a score of 97-91.

Fenerbahçe Beko retained its undefeated title by reaching the victory in the 7th match of the league. Galatasaray, who had won the last 2 weeks on the way to the match, could not continue this streak and received its 5th defeat in the 8th match.

Episodes from the match

In the struggle of the two most successful teams in the league in terms of defense, the first period passed with a very high score. Fenerbahce, which increased its effectiveness in the second part of the period, finished the period ahead 23-31 with the last second three pointer from Şehmus Hazer.

After the tension between Nigel Hayes-Davis and Yunus Emre Sonsırma, 39 seconds before the end of the first period, the first announcement was made by throwing foreign materials on the field.

First period result: Galatasaray Nef 23-31 Fenerbahce Beko

With 6:59 remaining in the second period, Dee Bost’s fast attack layup put Galatasaray ahead with 33-32. The home team, which was effective with Dylan Ennis and Dee Bost in the last part of the quarter, managed to complete the first half with 51-46.

First half result: Galatasaray Nef 51-46 Fenerbahce Beko

The last part of the third period was passed especially with the two teams’ mutual three-pointer baskets. Fenerbahçe Beko responded with Scottie Wilbekin to the outside shots of Yunus Emre Sonsırma and Tyrus McGee in Galatasaray. Fenerbahçe managed to find the basket at the end of the third period as well as at the end of the first two periods. Scottie Wilbekin’s three-pointer led Fenerbahçe to a 70-72 lead at the end of the period.

After Wilbekin was delighted with his three-pointer at the end of the period, foreign materials were thrown onto the field again and the second announcement was made.

Third period result: Galatasaray Nef 70-72 Fenerbahce Beko

Fenerbahçe Beko’s three-pointers continued in the last quarter. Metecan Birsen’s hit with 7:34 left brought Fenerbahçe a 73-80 lead.

Wilbekin is injured

The star of the match in Fenerbahçe Beko, Scottie Wilbekin, remained on the ground with a knee injury with 2:06 left of the match and was able to come to the side with the help of the medical team.

Fenerbahce Beko, who managed to maintain its superiority in the last part of the match, made the situation 84-97 with a three-pointer from Metecan Birsen with 1:23 left. Capturing a series in the last moments, Galatasaray lost the field even though it brought the score to 91-97.

Match result: Galatasaray Nef 91-97 Fenerbahce Beko

HALL: Sinan Erdem

REFEREES: Ali Serkan Emlek, Mehmet Karabilecen, Burak Yilmaz

GALATASARAY NEF: Bost 25, Ennis 27, Göksenin Köksal 3, Caloiaro 11, Mahir Ağva, Floyd 2, McGee 13, Sadık Emir Kaba 5, Yunus Emre Sonsırma 5

FENERBAHÇE BEKO: Calathes 14, Wilbekin 22, Hayes-Davis 19, Metecan Birsen 15, Booker 11, Motley 4, Şehmus Hazer 4, Edwards 8, Biberovic, Melih Mahmutoğlu

1st PERIOD: 23-31

FIRST HALF: 51-46

3rd PERIOD: 70-72

5 FOUL: 36.51 Motley (Fenerbahce Beko)

Pistiolis and Itoudis are rivals for the first time

In the Galatasaray Nef – Fenerbahçe Beko match, the head coaches of the two teams competed against each other for the first time. Dimitris Itoudis and Andreas Pistiolis had been the assistant of Zeljko Obradovic, who had coached Fenerbahce Beko for a while, at Panathinaikos. Then, Dimitris Itoudis was appointed head coach of Banvit in 2013 and became assistant to Pistiolis de Itoudis. Later, these two worked together in the Russian team CSKA Moscow between 2014-2022 under the head coach of Itoudis. On March 19, 2022, Pistiolis was appointed head coach of Galatasaray; On June 19, 2022, Itoudis became the head coach of Fenerbahçe. Dimitris Itoudis was the winner with a score of 97-91 in the first meeting of the two Greek coaches who were competing against each other for the first time in their careers.