Gornik Zabrze 1–1 Fenerbahçe — UEFA Champions League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Sáček's stoppage-time strike earns Gornik Zabrze draw with Fenerbahçe
Gornik Zabrze and Fenerbahçe shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, played at Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla. The result offered the home side a rare moment of relief after a difficult run of results, while Fenerbahçe were denied victory despite taking an early lead through Talisca.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Talisca opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute, giving the away side the advantage they had held for much of the first half. Gornik Zabrze responded deep into first-half stoppage time, with Michal Sáček converting an assist from Erik Prekop in the tenth added minute to level the score at 1-1, a scoreline that held through to half-time and remained unchanged for the rest of the match.
Fenerbahçe had the greater share of possession at 52 percent and finished with more shots on target, six to two, reflecting their control in front of goal despite failing to add to their tally. Gornik Zabrze, by contrast, committed far fewer fouls than their opponents, eight against fifteen, as Fenerbahçe's physical approach in midfield failed to translate into a second goal.
Sáček scored the equalising goal in stoppage time and finished with a rating of 7.9, the highest of any player on the pitch.
Fenerbahçe committed almost double the fouls of Gornik Zabrze, with 15 against the home side's eight.
Gornik Zabrze and Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 (half-time 1–1).
Gornik Zabrze met Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 18:00 UTC at Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla. Referee: Lothar D'hondt.
Team pages: Gornik Zabrze · Fenerbahçe · UEFA Champions League
Key moments
- 12' Goal (penalty): Talisca — 0–1
- 45+10' Goal: Michal Sáček (assist: Erik Prekop) — 1–1 · Watch the goal
Starting line-ups
Gornik Zabrze (4-1-4-1)
Fenerbahçe (4-2-3-1)
- 34 Mert Günok
- 24 Jayden Oosterwolde
- 15 Nathan Aké
- 37 Milan Škriniar (c)
- 27 Nélson Semedo
- 7 Fred
- 6 Mattéo Guendouzi
- 9 Kerem Aktürkoğlu
- 10 Marco Asensio
- 17 İrfan Kahveci
- 94 Talisca
About this match
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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