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Joseph Yobo praises Fenerbahce atmosphere
Joseph Yobo is delighted with the atmosphere generated by the Fenerbahce fans.Apr 26,
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Reto Ziegler "proud" of Fenerbahce
Reto Ziegler insists that Fenerbahce could have beaten Benfica by more goals, but is pleased with the win.Apr 26,
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Pablo Aimar: 'Benfica can turn it around'
Pablo Aimar is sure that the second leg against Fenerbahce will be a different game.Apr 26,
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Jorge Jesus backs Benfica to respond
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus backs his players to respond following their first-leg defeat to Fenerbahce in the Europa League semi-finals.Apr 26,
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Dirk Kuyt delighted with Fenerbahce win
Fenerbahce forward Dirk Kuyt describes his side's win in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Benfica as a "great night for Turkish football".Apr 25,
The Match
Match Report
Fenerbahce earn a narrow 1-0 win at home to Benfica in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Europa League semi-final between Fenerbahce and Benfica.
HT Report
Fenerbahce and Benfica play out a goalless opening half in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final in Turkey.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Europa League semi-final between Fenerbahce and Benfica.
Form, Standings, Stats
Form Guide
Build-up
Jorge Jesus plans to attack Fenerbahce
Jorge Jesus says that Benfica will be looking for a vital away goal against Fenerbahce at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium this evening.Apr 25,
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Aykut Kocaman declares "new chapter" for Fenerbahce
Aykut Kocaman says that Fenerbahce's Europe League semi-final tie with Benfica is the start of a "new chapter" in the club's history.Apr 25,
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