Fenerbahçe arsaVev Lose 2-0 Away to Real Sociedad

Fenerbahçe arsaVev Women's Football Team travelled to Spain for the first leg of the UEFA European Cup round of 16 against Real Sociedad and left with a 2-0 defeat. The match, played at Zubieta Stadium in San Sebastián, was goalless at half-time.

The home side were more effective in the second half. Goals from Maren Lezeta and Ainhoa Marin gave the Spanish team all three points. For Fenerbahçe, Maria Alves received a red card in the 81st minute and had to leave the pitch early, leaving her team to play the final stretch with a player fewer.

The home team used the advantage of playing on their own pitch to take control of the game. Fenerbahçe could not match the pressure they faced in the second half and must now try to turn the tie around in the return leg.

The return match will be played in Istanbul on Wednesday, 11 November. The yellow and navy blue side will aim to correct the shortcomings of the first match and close the gap over the two-legged tie at home.