Senegalese forward Thiam handed Erol Bulut’s men the lead at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium after 28 minutes with a simple tap in after goalkeeper Ricardo Friedrich had fumbled his first shot.
It was the turn of Tanzanian star Samatta to find the net six minutes later. Profiting from a pass from Thiam, the striker who is on loan from Aston Villa outclassed two of his markers before turning the ball into Friedrich’s net.
Bulut’s men were in firm control of the tie as they dominated ball possession to take a two-goal advantage into the half-time break. Before heading for the tunnel, Thiam was cautioned by referee Arda Kardesler for a careless tackle.
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Mesut Ozil s transfer from Arsenal to Fenerbahce seems to be drawing nearer
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They haven t even qualified for European competition in the last two campaigns
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Samatta, meanwhile, came off the bench to make his ninth Super Lig appearance since teaming up with Fenerbahce in the summer on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
The Tanzania international gave a good account of himself to help his side secure their 10th league win of the season.
Sinan Gumus opened the scoring for the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium outfit as early as the 12th minute after he was set up by Ozan Tufan.
Fenerbahce were handed an opportunity to double their lead in the 67th minute from the penalty spot but Enner Valencia missed his strike.
Dimitris Pelkas then increased the Yellow Canaries’ lead in the 70th minute, firing his strike beyond the reach of goalkeeper Marafona.