Analysis The numbers behind the result
Fenerbahçe's dominance reflected in possession and shot volume
Fenerbahçe's 2-0 victory was a fair reflection of their control, outshooting Sturm Graz 15-5 with 10 shots on target to the visitors' solitary effort. The Turkish side's 72% possession translated into sustained pressure, with their 90% pass accuracy and 4 corners underlining their territorial dominance. Talisca's 9th-minute opener, assisted by Akturkoglu, and Greenwood's strike before half-time (assisted by Asensio) rewarded a performance where Fenerbahçe's shot volume (15 total) dwarfed Sturm Graz's 5.
Sturm Graz managed just 28% possession and 214 passes (75% accuracy), with their defensive approach evident in 19 fouls and 3 yellow cards. Fenerbahçe's shot map (10 inside the box, 5 outside) versus Graz's 3 inside shows they created higher-quality chances. The 10-1 shot on target disparity is the clearest metric of Fenerbahçe's superiority, with Mert Günok virtually untested in goal (1 save). Greenwood's withdrawal after his goal (69') encapsulated a game where Fenerbahçe managed the tempo.
The decisive stat: Sturm Graz's 1 shot on target across 90 minutes, highlighting their inability to test Fenerbahçe's defence despite 3 blocked shots.