2013 Turkish Super Cup (

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: TFF Süper Kupa) was the 40th edition of the

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since its establishment as ''Presidential Cup'' in

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. The match was contested between the

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champions

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and the

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winners Fenerbahçe, making the game the 375th edition of Kıtalar Arası Derbi. The game was a rematch of the

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, which was won by title holders Galatasaray.

Background

This will be the 5th overall national super cup matchup between the teams since

, and the second matchup since

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, when the cup was rebranded as ''TFF Süper Kupa''. Galatasaray last won the cup in

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against Fenerbahçe, and Fenerbahçe last won the cup in

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against

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. In their previous finals, both teams won twice. Galatasaray in 1996 and 2012, and Fenerbahçe in 1973 and 1985.

Path to the final

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. They entered the tournament at the fourth round. They won their fourth round match against

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. In the fifth round, they beat Göztepe. In the group stage they were drawn against

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, and

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but were winners in the group. The semi-finals were the toughest home and away matches for Fenerbahçe, as they struggled against

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but were winners after a penalty shoot-out. In the 2013 Turkish Cup Final they were crowned champions against rivals

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by a decisive 1–0 win. This was a consecutive win for Fenerbahçe, as they were title holders of the 2012 Turkish Cup Final.

Match

Details

References

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Super Cup 2013 Galatasaray S.K. (football) matches

Background

Path to the final

Match

Details

See also

References