In the 9th week of the 1st League, Ümraniyespor lost 1-0 away to Kocaelispor.
After the match, coach Tuncay Şanlı made a statement to the press.
“WE WILL KEEP OUR FIGHTING POWER HIGH AND CONTINUE ON OUR WAY.”
Şanlı said:
“We watched a different game in the first 45 minutes and the second 45 minutes. We didn’t play the game we wanted in the first half, but we didn’t give many positions either. We knew that our opponent was effective in throw-ins and set pieces. We had weaknesses there. We wanted a more courageous game in the second half. We talked about a game that suits our identity more, where we have more ball and are more concentrated inside. I can say that we played the game we wanted, although not completely in the second half. I don’t like talking about the rights of the match. I also congratulate my teacher Ertuğrul. We worked together before, I was his student. We met again later. I wish them success too. “We will continue to improve our own game and keep our fighting power high.”
“WE BOTH TEAMS WERE CAUTIOUS”
Answering the questions of members of the press, Tuncay Şanlı said:
“While attacking through Minchev, we tried to create a team that always wanted the connection game. Of course, our opponent can and will take precautions. We also play according to our opponent. They covered the center and the edges very well, especially in the first half. We did not give a hundred percent position except for the set piece. In the first half, both teams were cautious. We used the edges more in the second half. We tried to move more teams forward. Was there a position? Maybe it could happen. We can say that we both took precautions against each other. Since I worked with my teacher Ertuğrul, I know his understanding of the game very well. My teacher also knows me well. We will try to continue the game we want. I always ask my players, ‘No matter who the opponent is, what will we do?’ Of course we will respect the opponent, but what do we want to do, what is our plan, we are going in that direction. The players may have poor performance, but our friends who enter the game instead are trying to do everything they can. We will continue on our way as a whole. After the goal, I told my players, ‘No matter what the score is, show your struggle with your own identity. We had a very strong, leading team in front of us. Ertuğrul also has a teacher. Enjoy, give pleasure. After that will come. I said, ‘If you fight, you will please me.’ “It’s about motivation.”
“WE WERE WAITING FOR THE TRIBUNES WITH MORE ENTHUSIASM”
Regarding Kocaelispor stands, Tuncay Şanlı gave the following answer:
“I was expecting more enthusiasm. I am someone who knows how to play in that atmosphere and be on the sidelines. I also told my players. As a football man; If football gets better and fans support their teams more, we will try to make this game more beautiful. You need to be a little patient. We were expecting a more enthusiastic and different crowd. But there was no outburst. It was a very good match. There is competition, but it stays on the field. “Everyone moves on.”
