Jhon Jáder Durán vents his frustration after scoring Fenerbahçe's winning goal in the derby against Besiktas: 'I feel good, I'm at 100 percent'

Jhon Jáder Durán experienced a dream night in the Turkish Super League. The Colombian striker, who arrived on loan at Fenerbahçe mid-year, scored his first goal in the local league.

He did it at the most crucial moment: he scored the winning goal in the derby against Besiktas, unleashing the euphoria of the fans and sealing a memorable comeback.

The match didn't start well for Fenerbahçe, who were already down 2-0 after just 23 minutes. However, two events changed the course of the game: the expulsion of Besiktas player Orcun, and an attack from the home stands on Spaniard Marco Asensio, which forced a stoppage in play. From that corner kick came the equalizer, and before halftime, the Spaniard, formerly of Real Madrid and PSG, leveled the score.

Durán, who started on the bench, came on in the 66th minute and became a key player. He pressured the opposition's defense, stole the ball, and volleyed it past goalkeeper Ersin Destanoğlu to make it 3-2, the final score.

The Colombian striker, who had only been able to score one goal with Fenerbahçe, in the Champions League qualifying round against Feyenoord, vented his frustration after the match.

“First I lost the ball, then I got it back. I scored a great goal. I’m happy for the win and for having scored. I’m proud. We’ll keep working,” Durán declared at the end of the match, reflecting the emotion of a player who has fought for playing time after an injury that kept him out of competition for almost two months and also kept him off the Colombian National Team roster for the last two call-ups.

Coach Domenico Tedesco has opted for a cautious approach, without rushing him into the starting lineup. Durán understands and respects this: “I’m still training. My coach will decide whether I play or not. I feel good. I’m 100 percent. The coach will field the best player, but the most important thing is that the team wins.”

With this goal, Durán not only relieves the pressure, but also sends a clear message: he is ready to fight for a place and contribute to Fenerbahçe in their fight for the title.

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