Göztepe Started the Süper Lig Season with Unexpected Difficulties
Setting out with the goal of Europe, Göztepe failed to win in the first four weeks of the Süper Lig and dropped to the lower ranks of the league.
Entering the season with the target of European cups, Göztepe could not see a win in the first four weeks of the Süper Lig. Gathering 1 point to sit in 17th place, the İzmir side is going through hard times due to defensive weaknesses and missed penalties.
Results of the First Four Weeks
Starting the Süper Lig with a draw away against Samsunspor, Göztepe failed to earn points from the subsequent three matches.
The yellow-and-reds were defeated by a single goal at home against Gençlerbirliği and left the field with a 3-2 score away to Galatasaray.
Shock Score Against Gaziantep FK
Taking to the pitch with the motto of an absolute victory, the İzmir representative closed the first half 4-0 down against Gaziantep FK.
While two goals found in the second half could not prevent the defeat, Göztepe left the field with a 4-2 loss.
Defensive Weaknesses and Missed Penalties
Conceding 11 goals in the four matches played, Göztepe stands as the team that has conceded the most goals in the league.
Penalty opportunities won in the Gençlerbirliği and Gaziantep FK matches could not be converted and became the turning points of the matches.
A First Experienced in the Stoilov Era
Under the management of head coach Stanimir Stoilov, the İzmir team conceded four goals at home for the first time, entering a difficult period.
Stoilov stated that he is experiencing the worst first half of his career at the club and emphasized that they are in a dangerous process.
Fan Reaction and Goalkeeper Crises
Following the poor football in the first half of the match, a large portion of the stands left the stadium after the seventieth minute of the match.
Goalkeeper Luka Gugeshashvili, who was protested after the conceded goals, left his place to Arda Özçimen in the second half.
Next Week's Alanya Away Match
In the fifth week of the Süper Lig, Göztepe will go away to Alanyaspor on Saturday to break its points fast.
The İzmir representative aims to catch a breakthrough by returning with a victory from this tough away match.