Konyaspor advanced to the Turkish Cup semifinals with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Fenerbahçe in the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası quarterfinal, securing the win with a penalty kick in the 120+2nd minute.
The match, played at Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Stadyumu on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, remained scoreless through regulation time before Jevtovic converted the decisive spot-kick following a VAR review that awarded the penalty to the home side.
According to the match report, Konyaspor goalkeeper Bahadır Güngördü made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet, including stopping efforts from Fenerbahçe’s Ederson and Kerem Aktürkoğlu during regular play.
Fenerbahçe, managed by Domenico Tedesco, controlled significant portions of the game but failed to break down Konyaspor’s defensive organization, with attempts from players like Talisca and Levent Mercan either saved or wide of the target.
The turning point came deep into the second period of extra time when the referee, after consulting the VAR system, pointed to the spot for a handball infringement in the Fenerbahçe penalty area. Jevtovic stepped up and calmly placed the ball past goalkeeper Ederson to send the home fans into celebration.
With the victory, Konyaspor will await the winner of the Beşiktaş versus Alanyaspor quarterfinal clash for a place in the Turkish Cup final. The result marked Fenerbahçe’s earliest exit from the competition this season, ending their hopes of silverware in the domestic cup.
Post-match reactions from Fenerbahçe supporters included calls for Tedesco’s resignation, reflecting frustration over the team’s inability to convert chances despite superior possession and shot volume throughout the 120 minutes.
Konyaspor’s defensive resilience, particularly from the back four of Adil Demirbağ, Uğurcan Yazğılı, A. Nagalo and M. Skriniar, proved instrumental in neutralizing Fenerbahçe’s attacking threats, setting up the historic cup upset.
The victory sends a clear message about the competitiveness of Turkish football outside the traditional Istanbul giants, with Konyaspor joining the ranks of provincial clubs capable of knocking out elite opposition in knockout tournaments.
As the Turkish Cup progresses to the semifinal stage, all eyes will be on whether Konyaspor can maintain their defensive discipline and opportunistic edge against potentially tougher opposition in the next round.
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