By Emre Asikci
ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish side Fenerbahce were held to a 2-2 draw by Antwerp on Thursday in a Group D match of the Europa League.
Mbwana Samatta found an early goal for Antwerp in minute two at the Sukru Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul.
Fenerbahce leveled the game with a goal by Enner Valencia in the 21st minute, but Valencia later missed a penalty shot in minute 37.
In the 45th minute, the Istanbul side were awarded a penalty again, which Valencia converted successfully into a 2-1 score.
Pieter Gerkens netted on a header in minute 62 to earn Antwerp the 2-2 draw.
With the result, the Yellow Canaries continued their winless Europa League run in the third round of Group D fixtures.