Fener Defeats VFB Admira Wacker Modling 2-1

Fener Defeats VFB Admira Wacker Modling 2-1
By Nathan L. Redd

Fenerbahce went to 3-0 in their preseason friendlies on Thursday, defeating VFB Admira Wacker Modling 2-1. Fenerbahce received goals from Edson de Souza in the 27th minute and new young star Colin Kazim-Richards in the 42nd minute.

Zico again gave Roberto Carlos and many of the regular starters the night off, while giving lots of playing time to new stars Gokhan Gonul, Wederson, Ilhan Parlak and Colin Kazim-Richards. Zico's starting eleven consisted of Volkan Demirel in goal, Can Arat, Mithat, Kemal, Gürhan, Ali Bilgin, Colin Kazım-Richards, Edson de Souza, İlhan Parlak, Gokhan Gonul, and Selçuk.

Fenerbahce will play one more announced preseason friendly on Saturday, and the competition will get considerably tougher. Sparta Prague and Fenerbahce will play at Sudstadt Stadium on Saturday evening. No word yet on whether Zico will allow Roberto Carlos to make his debut in this game.