Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Fenerbahçe thrashed Admira Wacker 5-0 in their first pre-season friendly at Raiffeisen Arena, Linz. Goals from Ünder, Škriniar, Fred, an own goal, and Becão sealed the win.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Fenerbahçe needed only nine minutes to assert their dominance. Fred slipped a pass through to Cengiz Ünder, who finished from the centre of the box to open the scoring (9'). The Turkish winger had already forced a save from Admira goalkeeper Clemens Steinbauer in the fifth minute, signalling the visitors' intent.
Despite sustained pressure — Fred hit the side-netting from a Guendouzi pass and Steinbauer made several early saves — Fenerbahçe had to wait until first-half stoppage time to double their lead. Left-back Levent Mercan delivered a cross from a set-piece situation and captain Milan Škriniar powered a header into the bottom-right corner (42').
Half-time brought a flurry of changes. Škriniar made way for Rodrigo Becão, while Tarık Çetin was replaced by İrfan Can Eğribayat in goal. Admira also made two changes, introducing Marco Wagner and Sandali Condé.
The second half followed the same pattern. Anthony Musaba and Fred combined on the left flank in the 60th minute; Fred cut inside and placed a left-footed shot into the bottom-right corner for 3-0. Moments later, both sides made mass substitutions — Marco Asensio replaced Ünder, Emre Demir came on for Guendouzi, and Adem Yesilyurt took over from the goalscoring Fred.
Admira's own Benjamin Glitia, who had just entered the match as a substitute, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net under pressure from a Fenerbahçe corner (70'). The scoring was completed four minutes later when Asensio's cross from a set-piece found Becão, who nodded in from close range (74').
The turning point
Škriniar's header on the stroke of half-time was decisive. Admira had weathered the early storm relatively well, limiting the damage to a single goal for 33 minutes. Conceding a second from a set-piece just before the break — particularly a header by a centre-back arriving unmarked — drained any belief the Austrian side had carried into the interval. The game was effectively over as a contest.
Key performers
- Fred (Fenerbahçe): A goal and an assist in 62 minutes. The Brazilian dictated the tempo from midfield, creating chances for Ünder early on before scoring himself. His ability to drift into half-spaces caused Admira persistent problems.
- Cengiz Ünder (Fenerbahçe): Opened the scoring with a clinical finish and drew multiple saves from Steinbauer in the first half. Withdrawn on the hour mark after a lively shift.
- Milan Škriniar (Fenerbahçe): Scored the crucial second goal with a well-directed header and was solid in possession during his 45-minute run-out in central defence.
- Marco Asensio (Fenerbahçe): Came off the bench for the final 28 minutes and registered two assists, showing sharp delivery from set-pieces and open play.
Player of the match: Fred.
By the numbers — interpreted
The 5-0 scoreline tells a story of total territorial dominance. Fenerbahçe generated a high volume of shots from inside the box, with Steinbauer making several saves before the floodgates opened. The pattern was consistent: Fenerbahçe created chances from both flanks (Mercan/Ünder on the right, Musaba on the left) and through the middle via Fred and Guendouzi. The three second-half goals in a 14-minute span (60', 70', 74') reflect how the game opened up after Admira's early resistance faded. All three of Fenerbahçe's second-half goals came from crosses or set-piece situations, highlighting a clear tactical focus on wide delivery against a tiring lower-tier defence.
What it means
This was Fenerbahçe's first pre-season fixture of the 2026-27 campaign, and the result offers early signs of cohesion under their summer preparations. The Turkish Süper Lig side next face Pogon Szczecin on 11 July, continuing their Austria-based training camp (Hürriyet). For Admira Wacker, who compete in the Austrian 2. Liga, the match served as a valuable workout against significantly higher-level opposition, though the gulf in class was evident throughout.
Verdict
A routine pre-season blowout that told us little we didn't already know about the relative quality of these two sides. The encouraging signs for Fenerbahçe are the sharpness of Fred, the aggressive full-back play of Mercan, and the instant impact of Asensio off the bench. Fitness and sharpness will improve with each friendly, but this was a professional, unfussy start to their summer programme.
Match Events
Key match events between Admira Wacker and Fenerbahçe — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Mercan
Own Goal
assist: Marco Asensio
Rivalry since 2024
Admira Wacker vs Fenerbahçe Head to Head Results· 1
Admira Wacker and Fenerbahçe have met 1 times — Admira Wacker won 0, Fenerbahçe won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2024.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 9 Jul 2026