Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce to end nine-year hoodoo

By Can Erozden

ANKARA

Galatasaray Doga Sigorta defeated Fenerbahce Beko 80-75 Wednesday to end a nearly decade-long curse at their bitter rivals’ venue.

The latest results marked the first time since 2011 that the team has defeated Fenerbahce Beko on its home court as well as a huge upset for them.

Fenerbahce Beko headed to the dressing room with a 39-38 lead, but Galatasaray Doga Sigorta came back in the third quarter, making it 57-53.

In the fourth quarter, Galatasaray Doga Sigorta netted 23 points while Fenerbahce Beko scored 22, with the visiting team becoming the victors with 80-75.

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