Speaking at the press conference held after the match played at Ülker Stadium, Uğurlu started his words by evaluating the match. Stating that they got what they wanted in the game even though they lost the match, Uğurlu underlined that they knew the energy and power of the team.
Uğurlu stated that Kasımpaşa’s game was appreciated by everyone after consecutive wins and said, “We came with this awareness. The game played is very important for us. We are doing our best to try to win the young players. We are above in terms of points, but we all have a goal. This is for the European Cups.” “We are as close as we are. We know that Kasımpaşa is a team that improves its game and dominates part by part in every match.” He made a statement.
Uğurlu underlined that they knew that Fenerbahçe would start the match with a defensive focus and continued as follows:
“We knew that they were afraid of us and that they would come out with 3 defensive-oriented midfielders. We knew that they would do this in order to cut off Aytaç and Hajradinovic, who reached a serious number of goals in the midfield. Our move here was Sadiku. In the first half, they could hardly get out except for the long ball. We scored the goal and took the lead. However, it is sad to be defeated by 2 goals in such an away game. What is more sad is that there is a Kasımpaşa team that is fighting seriously, making an effort, and has a total budget of 5 and a half million euros. If we can play this game with this budget, we deserve respect. Some “We cannot see this respect from both parties.”
Pointing out that the group of players that Fenerbahçe fielded made their job easier, Uğurlu said, “We were expecting something like this, and that’s why we came out with Sadiku. Sadiku, who knows that area by heart, can play with two players very easily. We matched the centre-backs one on one. Fenerbahçe made a move and brought the center forward into the game. “Here, too, our job became easier. If we could make the transitions correctly, we could achieve results. It will be very ambitious, but I cannot say that Fenerbahçe’s play forced us in terms of play and tactics. Precautions could have been taken and we tried to do that.” he said.
“IT IS SAD TO NOT WIN HERE, NOT TO GET A POINT”
Emphasizing that the position where Tadic stepped on Hajradinovic’s foot was the least yellow card, Sami Uğurlu also said the following about the penalty position:
“I watched the penalty, but I could not find many penalties. The hand is in a natural position. If you hold the ball over your hand, it can look like a hand. The direction of the ball does not change in any way. You can clearly see that something is being sought. I say this for big teams, very serious budgets are spent, great efforts are made. “We have a budget for Fenerbahce’s player costs. If they give us this audience and this stadium, we will be on our way to the championship. I think it is necessary to act with the right people on behalf of each team. Unfortunately, when we go to Europe, the right results are not achieved, different defeats follow. It is said that Fenerbahçe does not need such a thing, but today it had it and it got it. I congratulate all my players for the game and for following the plan, well done to all of them.”
Adding that he did not blame the referee in the penalty position, Uğurlu said, “This is the reason for VAR. However, Hajradinovic’s wrist is pressed and continued, Da Costa is kicked and continued. If you watch the VAR position for 2 and a half minutes, this position may not be clear. With my player “I spoke. His hand is in a natural position. There is something to look for here. I did not see it myself. Let me call the penalty position a penalty, but if you do not see the two fouls clearly and turn your head beforehand, you will give that penalty as well.” he continued.
Stating that he discussed the position with his player, Uğurlu concluded his words as follows:
“The player’s hand is in a natural position, ‘I pulled my hand away, I didn’t even feel it.’ “He said. The ball does not change its rotation or its direction. His hand is in its natural position. If you make a blow anyway, the direction of the ball changes. I talked to the player, it was sad for us. I told the referees, ‘I watched it 5 times on the sidelines, I couldn’t see anything.’ I said. I attended training at the beginning of the season and said, ‘If the hand is in the right position and the direction of the ball does not change, it is not a penalty.’ “You told us, but it wasn’t like that. It was sad not to win here, not to get any points. I was very sad. But everything is going well for us.”