Orkun Kokcu
Turkish stars shine in Europe with hat-tricks, late comebacks
It was a night to remember for Turkish footballers plying their trade abroad, as Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored a hat-trick for Benfica in Portugal and Kenan Yıldız came off the bench to inspire a stunning comeback for Juventus in Italy.
Red Star Belgrade lose to Benfica in UEFA Champions League
BELGRADE - Serbian football champions Red Star Belgrade lost 2-1 at home to Portuguese side Benfica on UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 on Thursday evening.
Kerem Akturkoglu and Orkun Kokcu scored for Benfica in the 9th and the 29th minute, while Felicio Milson netted for Red Star in the 86th minute.
On Matchday 2, Red Star face Inter Milan away on October 1.