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Ghezzal bags assist as Samatta’s Fenerbahce hold Besiktas

Sunday’s Turkish Super Lig derby between Besiktas and Mbwana Samatta's Fenerbahce ended 1-1 with Algerian forward Rachid Ghezzal getting an assist.

Aside from the strong rivalry between both teams, a win for either side would have boosted their title ambition in the 2020-21 campaign.

Besiktas went into the cracker as massive favourites having won their last nine games in all competitions, while the Yellow Canaries were hoping to bounce back from their disappointing home defeat to Genclerbirligi on March 14.

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The first chance of the game fell to Vincent Aboubakar, however, the Cameroon international’s effort in the penalty area was gathered by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.