Dirk Kuyt's Fenerbahce-Benfica comment! He couldn't stop raving about it: Fantastic...
After eliminating Feyenoord in the Champions League Qualifying Round, Fenerbahçe will face Benfica in the Play-Off Round. Before the tough match, Dirk Kuyt, one of the former stars of Fenerbahce, made statements about the match.
Fenerbahçe made a stunning comeback against Feyenoord to qualify for the Champions League play-offs. The Yellow-Navy will host Portuguese side Benfica in the first leg of the play-off round on Thursday, August 20.
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The rematch will be played in Lisbon on Wednesday, August 27. The team that wins the match will qualify for the league stage of the "Giants League".
KUYT: FENERBAHCE GOT THE ENERGY OF THEIR FANS BEHIND THEM
Dirk Kuyt, one of the former stars of both clubs, made statements after the match against Feyenoord was completed: "I think we saw two great final games. After the 2-1 defeat in Rotterdam, Fenerbahce had the energy of the stadium and the fans behind them. They like to press high and they did that. When they win the ball or take it away from the opponent, they create great positions. Because they have quality players. Fred is one of them.
"BROW'S ASSISTS WERE GOOD"
His goal was incredible, but the man of the match was Archie Brown. He scored at a crucial moment. His assists were good. His physicality is amazing. He looks like he can run for 180 minutes, not 90. The score of 5-2 may seem big, but I think it was still a very competitive match. The difference in quality showed here. Fenerbahçe has more stars.
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BENFICA'S JOB IS REALLY HARD
Benfica is definitely not an easy match but it won't be easy for them either. If the atmosphere in Kadikoy happens again, Benfica's job will be really hard. I think the flashy win was a good message."
"SKRINIAR AND MERT PUT A LOT OF EFFORT"
Skriniar and Mert also put in a lot of effort. The performance of Jose Mourinho's team showed that they can be a very good opponent for Benfica.
PLAYED 3 YEARS FOR FENERBAHÇE
Dutchman Dirk Kuyt wore the yellow-lacivertli jersey between 2012 and 2015 and lifted 3 trophies. Kuyt then returned to Feyenoord, where he made a name for himself on the European stage. Dirk Kuyt scored 37 goals and 28 assists in 130 appearances for Fenerbahçe.
