Football:Fenerbahce slip up, uncomfortable before derby

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09:27, 08/04/2019, MondayU: Update: 09:29, 08/04/2019, Monday
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Football:Fenerbahce slip up, uncomfortable before derby
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Fenerbahce get 1-1 draw against MKE Ankaragucu but their midfielder Ekici sent off after brawl

Fenerbahce failed to beat MKE Ankaragucu in Sunday's Turkish Super Lig match as Istanbul club is unable to boost their morale before next weekend's derby against arch-rivals Galatasaray.

Fenerbahce drew against Ankaragucu 1-1 in Sunday's game in capital Ankara, upsetting their fans once again.

Visitors' Turkish attacking midfielder Mehmet Ekici was directly sent off in the injury time.

Fenerbahce's Ekici -- playing as attacking midfielder for his team this year -- is suspended for the home derby against Galatasaray next Sunday.

In Sunday's game, home team MKE Ankaragucu took the lead near the end of the first half as their New Zealand winger Tyler Boyd scored on a counter attack.

But Fenerbahce equalized in the second half.

Fenerbahce left back Hasan Ali Kaldirim netted the equalizer with a close range shot, 1-1.

In 87th minute tensions went up as Ekici and Ankaragucu midfielder Hector Canteros brawled.

Referee Mete Kalkavan sent both Ekici and Canteros off after watching the position on the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system as the match ended 1-1 after the additional time.

Fenerbahce will host Galatasaray next Sunday, April 14.

Derby visitors Galatasaray haven't get a win in Kadikoy since December 1999 as Fenerbahce's unbeaten streak at home against Galatasaray is now nearly at 20 years.

One of the Super Lig's big three, Fenerbahce are below expectations this season as they are staying distant the title race on the top of the league.

As of the week 27, Fenerbahce have 32 points and are in the 13th spot in the league table.

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