Harsh Response from Galatasaray to Fenerbahçe After the Derby
Galatasaray Club responded to Fenerbahçe's statements following the derby, claiming that the rival team engaged in provocative actions and carried out physical attacks on their players.
Galatasaray Club issued a harsh response on its official website to the statements made by Fenerbahçe following the derby match. The yellow-red club alleged that the rival team displayed a provocative attitude from the moment they entered the stadium and engaged in inciting behaviors throughout the match.
In Galatasaray's statement, it was argued that Fenerbahçe's claims do not reflect the truth and that a perception operation is being conducted. The club claimed that opposing players should have received a red card in the 10th minute of the match, while rejecting criticisms that Kerem Aktürkoğlu escalated the tension by entering the pitch.
The statement alleged that Archie Brown physically attacked team captain Abdülkerim Bardakcı and that Mert Hakan Yandaş displayed an aggressive attitude toward security forces. Galatasaray stated that these events are contrary to the values of sports, emphasizing that the technical staff and players maintained a calm stance despite the provocations.
Sources
- haberturk.com · Link