Statements After the Gaziantep FK and Fenerbahçe Match

Following the match between Fenerbahçe and Gaziantep FK, the head coaches of both teams made evaluations about the game. While İsmail Kartal drew attention to the pitch conditions and emphasized that they deserved the victory, Orhan Ak touched upon the importance of the single point earned.

İsmail Kartal's Evaluations

Fenerbahçe Head Coach İsmail Kartal drew attention to the poor pitch conditions in his post-match statement. Stating that his players communicated the pitch problem to him during the warm-up, Kartal expressed that they put on a good performance despite all the negativities.

Emphasis on Pitch and Chances

Stating that they encountered a pitch unbecoming of the city of Gaziantep, İsmail Kartal said that they completely took control of the game in the second half. Reminding of the shots hitting the goalpost and missed chances, Kartal expressed that they deserved the 3 points but were saddened for not reaching this goal.

Statements on Referee and Point Difference

Stating that they play with a different concentration in the Champions League, the experienced coach complained about referee decisions and unawarded penalties in some matches in the league. Kartal also criticized the additional time given by the referee of tonight's match.

A Point Worth Gold from Orhan Ak

Gaziantep FK Head Coach Orhan Ak, on the other hand, emphasized that the 1 point earned against a strong opponent was worth gold. Stating that he was pleased with the character displayed by his team, Ak thanked the fans and his players.