Post-match statement from manager Thomas Reis

Manager Thomas Reis expressed at the press conference held after the match against Çaykur Rizespor that they displayed a poor performance in the first half but reached victory with the 4 goals they found in the second half.

Making evaluations after the match held at Çaykur Didi Stadium, Thomas Reis stated that he could not recognize his team in the first half, that they lost every duel and pass quality, and that Çaykur Rizespor deserved to enter the half-time leading 2-0.

Stating that he conveyed to his players during the half-time that this situation was a great opportunity and that he would never accept losing a match with this attitude, the German manager noted that they succeeded in turning the match around with the reaction shown in the second half. Reis stated that he substituted Fabinho, who had a yellow card, in order not to take any risks, and said, "For us, names are not important, the team is important".