Sunday, April 12, 2009

Bosphorus Derby Disappointment: Galatasaray 0 - Fenerbahce 0

April 12, 2009. Locale Istanbul Ali Sami Yen Stadium.

Galatasaray and Fenerbahce derbies are the most talked-about and controversial matches in Turkish football and their impact is extremely high in the country. This year's games were no different. Completely a classic. Today's match produced 4 red cards, but no goals, while both teams have decreased their chances for the title. From Gala Emre Asik, Arda Turan and from Fener Diego Lugano and Semih Senturk were sent off in the last minute of the match for violent behavior.



It is quite likely that both teams will end up sacking their managers, Luis Aragones an Bulent Korkmaz, at the end of the season, and in the case of Fener go through a serious process of rebuilding in the squad.

What was particularly surprising in today's game was Arda and Semih, two great friends in the national team, had to quarrel and be sent off.



Here are the final moments of the Game:

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