Fenerbahçe 1-1 AS Roma: stats tell a balanced story
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16 Sept 2026Fenerbahçe 1-1 AS Roma: stats tell a balanced story
Fenerbahçe and AS Roma shared the points in Istanbul, finishing 1-1 after an absorbing UEFA Champions League meeting at Chobani Stadium. Bryan Cristante put Roma ahead on 39 minutes, before Archie Brown leveled for Fenerbahçe three minutes into the second half. The draw felt logical once the numbers landed: Roma owned more of the ball, while Fenerbahçe created the clearer chances. For a full event timeline and live data, see the match on Sofascore. As usual, the data trail explains the momentum swings.
On the scoreboard it was tight; under the hood, it was a contrast in styles. Fenerbahçe led the chance quality 1.64–0.53 in xG and hit the woodwork, while Roma’s 58% possession and 614 passes steadied the away side. With five shots on target to Roma’s three and three big chances to one, the hosts looked the likelier in the second half. Yet finishing and good goalkeeping on both ends meant a point each.
How the Champions League tie unfolded
Roma struck first through captain Bryan Cristante on 39 minutes, finishing a move started by Donyell Malen’s service and a tidy right‑footed hit to the low left. The hosts answered swiftly after the break, when Archie Brown arrived on the left to guide Mason Greenwood’s pass beyond Mile Svilar on 48 minutes. That early second‑half surge set the tone for a more direct, punchy Fenerbahçe half. İsmail Kartal’s side leaned into duels and progressive carries, pulling Roma’s back line into more frequent last‑ditch work. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team, meanwhile, tried to slow the game with longer passages of possession. A brief VAR check for a potential penalty at 69 minutes involving Paulo Dybala did not alter the score. A flurry of yellows reflected the rising intensity, including bookings for Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Mert Müldür on the home side, and Bryan Cristante late on for Roma. Substitutions brought fresh legs but not a winner, and the final minutes saw more control than chaos. The whistle landed on a result both benches could understand.
Underneath the flow, the duel was classic territory versus threat. Fenerbahçe were happy to contest second balls and attack quickly, while Roma circulated to probe for angles. That contrast is visible in the first‑half split, where Roma edged xG despite fewer shots on target thanks to the quality of their lone big chance. The second half flipped the script: Fenerbahçe generated 1.48 xG after the interval to Roma’s 0.23, turning territory losses into prime looks. The home side’s work without the ball mattered, as they forced turnovers and attacked the box with numbers. Roma’s response was composure and structure, aiming to limit clear lanes even when under pressure. In the end, one goal each fit a game that never settled but rarely lost shape.
Possession, passing and territory
Roma led possession 58–42 and completed 554 of 614 passes, far ahead of Fenerbahçe’s 369 of 441. That control showed up in final‑third entries too, with Roma making 67 entries to Fenerbahçe’s 30. The away side also pieced together a strong final‑third completion rate of 148/185 (80%), while the hosts posted 36/55 (65%). Crossing did not pay off for either team, with just one accurate cross each, and Roma needing 16 attempts to find that solitary success. Long balls told a different story: Roma were sharper at 17/30 (57%) compared to 18/50 (36%) for the hosts. The passing map said Roma managed the middle third; Fenerbahçe aimed for faster progression into space. It made for an intriguing contrast between circulation and incision. In short, Roma’s control gave them platforms, but Fenerbahçe’s directness carved the better looks.
Duels and territory tilted the game back to the home side. Fenerbahçe won 58% of all duels, including 62% of second‑half ground duels and 80% of second‑half aerials. That edge in individual battles helped offset Roma’s passing volume and kept the game within Fenerbahçe’s physical comfort zone. Clearances further underline it: the hosts made 15 to Roma’s 6, often springing transitions from those defensive actions. Interceptions and recoveries finished level at 14 and 48 respectively, a nod to both teams’ work rate and structure. The foul count went Roma’s way, so to speak, with 19 conceded to Fenerbahçe’s 12, and bookings closed 4–2 in favor of the hosts. The tactical ledger reads like this: Roma dictated tempo, Fenerbahçe dictated the contests.
Shots, xG and the goalkeepers
Fenerbahçe led the shot count 11–8 and put 5 on target to Roma’s 3. Quality matched volume: the hosts produced 1.64 xG to Roma’s 0.53 and created three big chances to one. They converted one of those big chances and missed two, while Roma did not convert their lone big chance and also missed one. Inside‑box shooting favored Fenerbahçe 9–6, pointing to better shot locations even with less of the ball. The hosts also clipped the frame once, when Nathan Aké’s effort kissed the woodwork. Expected goals on target tracked the difference too, at 1.57–1.12 for Fenerbahçe. All of that speaks to a home attack that found seams despite fewer long spells on the ball.
In goal, both keepers mattered. Mile Svilar was busy and sharp with 4 saves, including one classified as a big save, and a standout 0.57 goals prevented. Ederson had fewer questions to answer but still posted 2 saves and 0.12 goals prevented. Roma’s keeper kept the point intact when the game tilted after halftime. Fenerbahçe’s keeper ensured Cristante’s first‑half strike was not followed by a quick second. Add in a late stretch of composure from both defenses, and the 1-1 looks earned by the data as much as by the eye.
MVP: Bryan Cristante’s influence
Bryan Cristante earned the match MVP nod with a Sofascore Rating of 7.9, and his numbers were the backbone of Roma’s performance. He scored the opener on 39 minutes, finishing clinically with his right foot into the low‑left corner. Beyond the goal, he was Roma’s metronome with 106 passes and 91 completed, constantly offering for the ball and keeping moves tidy. He touched the ball 111 times, more than anyone else on the pitch, and produced one key pass. His carrying volume stood out too: 49 ball carries with 244 meters of total progression, helping Roma inch higher in structured phases. The defensive page included five recoveries and one interception, adding balance in front of the back line. Cristante also mixed in 9 long balls attempted, three of them accurate, to change the angle when needed. Even with Fenerbahçe winning more duels overall, Cristante’s control helped Roma settle and survive the most turbulent spells. Put simply, he scored the goal, ran the midfield, and captained Roma through a tricky away night.
What made the MVP choice stick is how his output tied Roma’s plan together. When Fenerbahçe accelerated after halftime, Cristante’s passing and positioning created pauses and outlets to reset. His blend of security on the ball and timing without it gave Roma the stability to take a draw from a game where chance quality trended against them. For a captain’s effort in the Champions League, 7.9 felt fully earned.
Who else stood out and why it finished level
For Fenerbahçe, Mason Greenwood matched the top Sofascore Rating on the day at 7.9 and supplied the assist for Archie Brown’s equalizer. He created three key passes, delivered one big chance, posted 0.42 expected assists, and carried the ball aggressively to shift Roma’s block. Brown, rated 7.5, was excellent on both sides of the ball and took his left‑footed finish with authority after being fouled four times across the night. İsmail Yüksek also checked in at 7.5, anchoring midfield with six interceptions, three tackles won and nine duels won, the kind of blue‑collar work that underpinned Fenerbahçe’s strong second half. Nathan Aké’s near‑miss off the frame was another moment that could have swung the outcome.
On the Roma side, Svilar’s 7.7 was big; four saves and 0.57 goals prevented preserved the point when the hosts surged. Paulo Dybala threatened between the lines with two shots on target, one big chance missed and four fouls drawn, while Manu Koné completed all 43 of his passes before departing on 53 minutes. Donyell Malen’s assist and busy night across duels kept Fenerbahçe’s back line alert. As the clock wound down, a trio of Roma changes on 74 minutes and a late cameo from Marten de Roon helped close lanes, while Fenerbahçe turned to Romelu Lukaku and Oğuz Aydın for a final push. A spiky set of yellows told the story of rising stakes, but both teams kept enough structure to deny the other a winner. The data on Sofascore aligns: control versus chance quality, one clean finish each, and two goalkeepers who did their jobs.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Mason Greenwood led the event widget with a 7.9, narrowly ahead on the listing order among the top performers. Fans agreed: Greenwood topped the vote with 3,693 of 8,469 cast. The rating leader and the fans’ pick were the same player in this widget snapshot.
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Fenerbahçe and AS Roma shared the points in Istanbul, finishing 1-1 after an absorbing UEFA Champions League meeting at Chobani Stadium. Bryan Cristante put Roma ahead on 39 minutes, before Archie Brown leveled for Fenerbahçe three minutes into the second half. The draw felt logical once the numbers landed: Roma owned more of the ball, while Fenerbahçe created the clearer chances. For a full event timeline and live data, see the match on Sofascore. As usual, the data trail explains the momentum swings.
On the scoreboard it was tight; under the hood, it was a contrast in styles. Fenerbahçe led the chance quality 1.64–0.53 in xG and hit the woodwork, while Roma’s 58% possession and 614 passes steadied the away side. With five shots on target to Roma’s three and three big chances to one, the hosts looked the likelier in the second half. Yet finishing and good goalkeeping on both ends meant a point each.
How the Champions League tie unfolded
Roma struck first through captain Bryan Cristante on 39 minutes, finishing a move started by Donyell Malen’s service and a tidy right‑footed hit to the low left. The hosts answered swiftly after the break, when Archie Brown arrived on the left to guide Mason Greenwood’s pass beyond Mile Svilar on 48 minutes. That early second‑half surge set the tone for a more direct, punchy Fenerbahçe half. İsmail Kartal’s side leaned into duels and progressive carries, pulling Roma’s back line into more frequent last‑ditch work. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team, meanwhile, tried to slow the game with longer passages of possession. A brief VAR check for a potential penalty at 69 minutes involving Paulo Dybala did not alter the score. A flurry of yellows reflected the rising intensity, including bookings for Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Mert Müldür on the home side, and Bryan Cristante late on for Roma. Substitutions brought fresh legs but not a winner, and the final minutes saw more control than chaos. The whistle landed on a result both benches could understand.
Underneath the flow, the duel was classic territory versus threat. Fenerbahçe were happy to contest second balls and attack quickly, while Roma circulated to probe for angles. That contrast is visible in the first‑half split, where Roma edged xG despite fewer shots on target thanks to the quality of their lone big chance. The second half flipped the script: Fenerbahçe generated 1.48 xG after the interval to Roma’s 0.23, turning territory losses into prime looks. The home side’s work without the ball mattered, as they forced turnovers and attacked the box with numbers. Roma’s response was composure and structure, aiming to limit clear lanes even when under pressure. In the end, one goal each fit a game that never settled but rarely lost shape.
Possession, passing and territory
Roma led possession 58–42 and completed 554 of 614 passes, far ahead of Fenerbahçe’s 369 of 441. That control showed up in final‑third entries too, with Roma making 67 entries to Fenerbahçe’s 30. The away side also pieced together a strong final‑third completion rate of 148/185 (80%), while the hosts posted 36/55 (65%). Crossing did not pay off for either team, with just one accurate cross each, and Roma needing 16 attempts to find that solitary success. Long balls told a different story: Roma were sharper at 17/30 (57%) compared to 18/50 (36%) for the hosts. The passing map said Roma managed the middle third; Fenerbahçe aimed for faster progression into space. It made for an intriguing contrast between circulation and incision. In short, Roma’s control gave them platforms, but Fenerbahçe’s directness carved the better looks.
Duels and territory tilted the game back to the home side. Fenerbahçe won 58% of all duels, including 62% of second‑half ground duels and 80% of second‑half aerials. That edge in individual battles helped offset Roma’s passing volume and kept the game within Fenerbahçe’s physical comfort zone. Clearances further underline it: the hosts made 15 to Roma’s 6, often springing transitions from those defensive actions. Interceptions and recoveries finished level at 14 and 48 respectively, a nod to both teams’ work rate and structure. The foul count went Roma’s way, so to speak, with 19 conceded to Fenerbahçe’s 12, and bookings closed 4–2 in favor of the hosts. The tactical ledger reads like this: Roma dictated tempo, Fenerbahçe dictated the contests.
Shots, xG and the goalkeepers
Fenerbahçe led the shot count 11–8 and put 5 on target to Roma’s 3. Quality matched volume: the hosts produced 1.64 xG to Roma’s 0.53 and created three big chances to one. They converted one of those big chances and missed two, while Roma did not convert their lone big chance and also missed one. Inside‑box shooting favored Fenerbahçe 9–6, pointing to better shot locations even with less of the ball. The hosts also clipped the frame once, when Nathan Aké’s effort kissed the woodwork. Expected goals on target tracked the difference too, at 1.57–1.12 for Fenerbahçe. All of that speaks to a home attack that found seams despite fewer long spells on the ball.
In goal, both keepers mattered. Mile Svilar was busy and sharp with 4 saves, including one classified as a big save, and a standout 0.57 goals prevented. Ederson had fewer questions to answer but still posted 2 saves and 0.12 goals prevented. Roma’s keeper kept the point intact when the game tilted after halftime. Fenerbahçe’s keeper ensured Cristante’s first‑half strike was not followed by a quick second. Add in a late stretch of composure from both defenses, and the 1-1 looks earned by the data as much as by the eye.
MVP: Bryan Cristante’s influence
Bryan Cristante earned the match MVP nod with a Sofascore Rating of 7.9, and his numbers were the backbone of Roma’s performance. He scored the opener on 39 minutes, finishing clinically with his right foot into the low‑left corner. Beyond the goal, he was Roma’s metronome with 106 passes and 91 completed, constantly offering for the ball and keeping moves tidy. He touched the ball 111 times, more than anyone else on the pitch, and produced one key pass. His carrying volume stood out too: 49 ball carries with 244 meters of total progression, helping Roma inch higher in structured phases. The defensive page included five recoveries and one interception, adding balance in front of the back line. Cristante also mixed in 9 long balls attempted, three of them accurate, to change the angle when needed. Even with Fenerbahçe winning more duels overall, Cristante’s control helped Roma settle and survive the most turbulent spells. Put simply, he scored the goal, ran the midfield, and captained Roma through a tricky away night.
What made the MVP choice stick is how his output tied Roma’s plan together. When Fenerbahçe accelerated after halftime, Cristante’s passing and positioning created pauses and outlets to reset. His blend of security on the ball and timing without it gave Roma the stability to take a draw from a game where chance quality trended against them. For a captain’s effort in the Champions League, 7.9 felt fully earned.
Who else stood out and why it finished level
For Fenerbahçe, Mason Greenwood matched the top Sofascore Rating on the day at 7.9 and supplied the assist for Archie Brown’s equalizer. He created three key passes, delivered one big chance, posted 0.42 expected assists, and carried the ball aggressively to shift Roma’s block. Brown, rated 7.5, was excellent on both sides of the ball and took his left‑footed finish with authority after being fouled four times across the night. İsmail Yüksek also checked in at 7.5, anchoring midfield with six interceptions, three tackles won and nine duels won, the kind of blue‑collar work that underpinned Fenerbahçe’s strong second half. Nathan Aké’s near‑miss off the frame was another moment that could have swung the outcome.
On the Roma side, Svilar’s 7.7 was big; four saves and 0.57 goals prevented preserved the point when the hosts surged. Paulo Dybala threatened between the lines with two shots on target, one big chance missed and four fouls drawn, while Manu Koné completed all 43 of his passes before departing on 53 minutes. Donyell Malen’s assist and busy night across duels kept Fenerbahçe’s back line alert. As the clock wound down, a trio of Roma changes on 74 minutes and a late cameo from Marten de Roon helped close lanes, while Fenerbahçe turned to Romelu Lukaku and Oğuz Aydın for a final push. A spiky set of yellows told the story of rising stakes, but both teams kept enough structure to deny the other a winner. The data on Sofascore aligns: control versus chance quality, one clean finish each, and two goalkeepers who did their jobs.
Player of the Match
By Sofascore Rating, Mason Greenwood led the event widget with a 7.9, narrowly ahead on the listing order among the top performers. Fans agreed: Greenwood topped the vote with 3,693 of 8,469 cast. The rating leader and the fans’ pick were the same player in this widget snapshot.