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Muriqi Goal Gives Fenerbahçe Comeback Win Over Liverpool

In this lesson: Match goals to changes in the score and connect a substitute with a decisive moment.

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Read the story

Fenerbahçe came from behind twice to defeat Liverpool 3–2 in the Champions League on November 4. The match was played at the Turkish club’s home ground in Istanbul.

Trey Nyoni and Alexander Isak each put Liverpool in front. Mason Greenwood and Archie Brown replied for Fenerbahçe, leaving the score at 2–2.

Substitute Vedat Muriqi headed in the winning goal in the 79th minute. Sky Sports reported that it was Fenerbahçe’s first win in this season’s Champions League.

Source: Sky Sports, 2026-11-05. https://www.skysports.com/football/fenerbahce-vs-liverpool/577663

Read and practise

1. What did Greenwood and Brown’s goals achieve before the winner?

   1. They put Fenerbahçe two goals ahead.
   2. They gave Fenerbahçe a lead that lasted until half-time.
   3. They answered Liverpool’s leads and left the score at 2–2.

2. Which description of the winning goal is accurate?

   1. A substitute headed it in during the 79th minute.
   2. A starting player scored it before the first Liverpool goal.
   3. A substitute scored with a shot from outside the penalty area.

Your turn

Explain the meaning of “came from behind twice” using the scoring details in the story.

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