Having defeated Gençlerbirliği 1-0 in the Spor Toto 1st League, Altay’s coach Sinan Kaloğlu said, “We had a difficult victory, but it was an important 3 points.” said.
Kaloğlu, in his evaluation after the match, stated that both teams put up an incredible fight and congratulated the players and Gençlerbirliği.
Noting that they played well in the competition from time to time, Kaloğlu said:
“Such matches are always difficult. 3 points were very important for us. The match was very important mentally. Because it was a jumping match for us. Of course, the situation of our opponents, their position should not mislead anyone. A very good team, a lively team, running a lot. a team, we’ve seen that today. We had a tough win, but it was an important 3 points. I mean, what can I say about my players, I’m proud of all of them. They show an incredible character and spirit right now. And believe me, where did we come from scratching our nails every week and so on? We’ll keep going.”
Kaloğlu thanked the fans who did not leave them alone and concluded his speech as follows:
“Years ago, I won the championship here. Then I played in the Super League. I became Sinan Kaloğlu here. I experienced the same emotions when they invited me to the stands today and I was very touched. Thank you very much. We are trying to be worthy of them. “We are trying to improve every week. We will improve. Let me say that we are experiencing great difficulties in İzmir. Please do not leave us alone. They should not leave our club alone. We need support more than ever before.”
Genclerbirligi Technical Director Mustafa Dalci said that they need to improve their game. Noting that their work has increased their hopes for the future, Dalcı said:
“This game is a difficult game. There are situations such as developing the triple system we play a little more, ending the attack in the third region, or holding the ball a little more in the third region and being a little more effective there. Of course, we will improve these areas by working. We can say that we did not position during the match, but here it is. “We were defeated by a penalty in a carrom. We are sorry, but we will forget about this game and look at the next games. This place is really troublesome for us. We will do everything we can to get the maximum points in the remaining 5 games.”