“Bryan Cristante fires Roma into the lead with a right-footed strike from outside the box after Fenerbahçe fail to clear their lines.”
Pivotal“Archie Brown levels for Fenerbahçe just moments into the second half, converting from the center of the box after winning the free kick himself.”
Pivotal“Tempers flare as Kerem Aktürkoğlu is booked for an argument, with Paulo Dybala also involved in the flashpoint as the game grows increasingly tense.”
“Mert Müldür is shown a yellow card for arguing, adding to a fractious closing period littered with cards on both sides.”
Fenerbahçe
Roma
Outstanding performance
Fenerbahçe•AttackerRoma controlled the game by every underlying metric - 58% possession, 76 dangerous attacks to Fenerbahçe's 16, and a clear edge in passing accuracy - yet found themselves unable to turn that control into a second goal. Bryan Cristante's long-range strike gave them the lead just before halftime, but Fenerbahçe responded almost immediately after the break through Archie Brown, who both won and converted the equalizing free kick within a two-minute window. The hosts were far more clinical with what little they created, matching Roma's shot tally on target despite having a fraction of the attacking territory, while the final third of the match descended into a stretch of five yellow cards and heavy substitution changes as both sides pushed for a winner that never came. A draw leaves Roma frustrated after dominating the underlying numbers, while Fenerbahçe will take real satisfaction from a gritty response that snatched a point from a game they were losing territorially.
How entertaining was this match?
Foul committed by Archie Brown of Fenerbahce.
Paulo Dybala from Roma wins a free kick on the right wing.
Roma win a corner after Milan Skriniar concedes.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Roma win a corner after Milan Skriniar concedes.
Paulo Dybala from Roma commits a foul.
Ederson from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Roma: Marten de Roon comes on for Donyell Malen.
Offside called against Fenerbahce. Archie Brown is caught offside.
Nathan Aké from Fenerbahce hits the bar with a header from the center of the box. He was assisted by Levent Mercan, who provided a cross after a set piece situation.
Bryan Cristante Yellow CardBryan Cristante of Roma receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Ismail Yüksek from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Bryan Cristante from Roma commits a foul.
Ismail Yüksek commits a foul for Fenerbahce.
Paulo Dybala from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
İsmail YüksekYellow CardIsmail Yüksek from Fenerbahce receives a yellow card for a foul.
Fenerbahce wins a corner after Mile Svilar concedes.
Archie Brown from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Leonardo Balerdi of Roma.
Romelu Lukaku from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Evan Ndicka of Roma.
Attempt saved. Paulo Dybala from Roma has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Ederson from Fenerbahce saves it in the bottom left corner. The assist was provided by Bryan Cristante.
Oguz Aydin from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Leonardo Balerdi from Roma commits a foul.
Substitution for Roma: Leonardo Balerdi comes on for Gianluca Mancini.
Archie Brown from Fenerbahce committed a handball.
Substitution for Roma: Nahuel Molina comes on for Devyne Rensch.
Substitution for Roma: Rodrigo Mora comes on for Matías Soulé.
Oguz Aydin's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Fenerbahce is blocked. He was assisted by Romelu Lukaku.
Levent Mercan from Fenerbahce commits a foul.
Gianluca Mancini from Roma is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Fenerbahce: Romelu Lukaku comes on for Vedat Muriqi.
Substitution for Fenerbahce: Irfan Can Kahveci comes on for Kerem Aktürkoglu.
Mert MüldürYellow CardMert Müldür from Fenerbahce receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Ismail Yüksek from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Niccolò Pisilli of Roma.
Attempt blocked. Donyell Malen's header from the center of the box is blocked.
Donyell Malen's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Paulo Dybala.
Kerem Aktürkoglu from Fenerbahce receives a yellow card.
VAR is checking a penalty for Roma.
Paulo Dybala from Roma wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Kerem Aktürkoglu of Fenerbahce concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Attempt missed. Donyell Malen from Roma takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Attempt saved. Kerem Aktürkoglu from Fenerbahce has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Mason Greenwood from Fenerbahce misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending the ball close but to the right. Vedat Muriqi provided the assist with a headed pass.
Foul committed by Milan Skriniar of Fenerbahce.
Wesley from Roma is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Fenerbahce: Levent Mercan comes on for Bartug Elmaz.
Attempt missed by Matías Soulé from Roma, who headed the ball from the center of the box.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mile Svilar from Roma.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matías Soulé from Roma.
Substitution for Roma: Niccolò Pisilli comes on for Manu Koné.
Attempt missed. Bartug Elmaz from Fenerbahce takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high after a fast break.
Attempt saved. Vedat Muriqi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Paulo Dybala from Roma is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Archie BrownYellow CardArchie Brown from Fenerbahce receives a yellow card for a foul.
Archie Brown commits a foul for Fenerbahce.
assist: Mason Greenwood
Goal! Archie Brown scores for Fenerbahce with a left-footed shot from the center of the box. The match is now 1-1 against Roma.
Devyne Rensch Yellow CardDeyvne Rensch of Roma receives a yellow card for a foul.
Archie Brown from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Devyne Rensch of Roma.
The second half begins with the score at Fenerbahce 0, Roma 1.
Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
The first half ends with Fenerbahce trailing Roma 1-0.
Mason Greenwood from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mario Hermoso (Roma).
Attempt missed by Donyell Malen of Roma, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
assist: Donyell Malen
Goal! Roma takes the lead 1-0 with a right-footed shot from outside the box by Bryan Cristante.
Mason Greenwood from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gianluca Mancini of Roma.
Roma win a corner after Milan Skriniar concedes.
Vedat Muriqi commits a foul for Fenerbahce.
Evan Ndicka from Roma is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Bartug Elmaz of Fenerbahce.
Manu Koné from Roma wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Vedat Muriqi from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Evan Ndicka from Roma commits a foul.
Bartug Elmaz from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manu Koné of Roma commits a foul.
Mason Greenwood from Fenerbahce misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Mert Müldür provided the assist.
Mario Hermoso from Roma commits a foul.
Milan Skriniar of Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Evan Ndicka from Roma commits a foul.
Vedat Muriqi from Fenerbahce is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Paulo Dybala from Roma has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Wesley from Roma wins a free kick on the left wing.
Mert Müldür from Fenerbahce commits a foul.
Mario Hermoso from Roma commits a handball.
Vedat Muriqi from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Evan Ndicka from Roma commits a foul.
Mason Greenwood's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Ederson.
Mert Müldür from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Wesley commits a foul for Roma.
Vedat Muriqi from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Evan Ndicka from Roma commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Kerem Aktürkoglu from Fenerbahce has his right-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Mile Svilar of Roma. The shot was assisted by Vedat Muriqi.
Attempt saved. Bartug Elmaz from Fenerbahce has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
Archie Brown from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Gianluca Mancini of Roma.
Kerem Aktürkoglu from Fenerbahce wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gianluca Mancini from Roma commits a foul.
Vedat Muriqi commits a foul for Fenerbahce.
Evan Ndicka of Roma wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mario Hermoso from Roma wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Vedat Muriqi commits a foul for Fenerbahce.
First half begins.
Fenerbahçe host Roma in a historic Champions League League Stage opener, with the Turkish giants back on Europe's biggest stage after 18 years. Roma, returning after seven years away, will look to Paulo Dybala's fresh fitness boost to spoil the party in Istanbul.
