Sports writers evaluate the Kauno Zalgiris and Besiktas match

The match played by Besiktas against Kauno Zalgiris in the UEFA Europa League play-off stage, in which they advanced, was written about by sports writers Turgay Demir and Sinan Vardar.

General Course of the Match and Qualification

Besiktas, taking to the pitch for the return leg with the advantage of winning the first match 3-0, was the side that possessed the ball and kept control. Although the black-and-whites lost the match, they managed to write their name through to the next round.

Turgay Demir's Evaluations

Turgay Demir stated that new transfers Poku and Mirelli will contribute to squad depth. He noted that after conceding a goal in the second half, head coach Italiano gave chances to alternative names with the substitutions he made.

Vlahovic and Player Performances

Emphasizing that Besiktas's forward Vlahovic did not meet with the ball enough but still showed his quality, the writers recorded that the player will make his mark on the league in the upcoming period. It was stated that young players need to put in more effort.

Sinan Vardar's Comments

Sinan Vardar stated that considering the score of the first match and the strength of the opponent, the match proceeded in a controlled manner. Expressing his satisfaction with Kartal Kayra Yılmaz being in the starting 11, Vardar conveyed that the team's energy should be higher.