Fenerbahçe's First-Round Super Lig Defeat Ends Kartal's 11-Year Away Record

Fenerbahçe suffered a 2-1 defeat to Gençlerbirliği in the opening round of the Super Lig. Despite leading through Talisca's goal, the yellow-blues fell behind with goals from Tongya and Oğulcan Ülgün. This result ended Fenerbahçe's head coach İsmail Kartal's 33-match unbeaten record in away games. Kartal had suffered his first defeat as a manager in 11 years, losing to Gençlerbirliği in 2015. Talisca, Fenerbahçe's Brazilian star, scored the team's first goal of the season. Vedat Muriç returned to the Süper Lig after a 6-year absence. Gençlerbirliği's goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat made 10 saves to preserve the lead. Nigerian player Peter Etebo made his return after a year-long injury absence. The defeat marked Fenerbahçe's first loss in the opening round since 2014. How will markets react to this development? Does it signal a critical turning point for Kartal's managerial career?