Liverpool triumph in Istanbul despite squad absences
Liverpool beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League with goals from Nyoni and Isak, maintaining their strong position in the group.
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Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory against Fenerbahce in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The match took place at Chobani Stadyumu FB Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi in Istanbul.
Treymaurice Nyoni opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 25th minute. Fenerbahce equalised shortly after, with Mason Greenwood finding the net in the 29th minute. Alexander Isak scored the winner for Liverpool in the 69th minute.
Liverpool dominated possession with 69% compared to Fenerbahce's 31%. Both teams had four shots on target, but Liverpool created more chances, earning ten corners to Fenerbahce's three.
Liverpool remain in second place in the group with 10 points from four matches, having won three and drawn one. Fenerbahce sits in 30th place with three points, still searching for their first win in the competition.