Hatayspor Coach Volkan Demirel stated at the press conference held after the match that they could divide the match into the first half and the second half.
Expressing that they could not evaluate the positions they entered in the first half, Demirel noted that this year’s play of their team in the second half was more or less noticeable.
Stating that their team could not enter the game in the first half, Demirel said, “We also knew that Kayseri’s forward players would enter the penalty area with runs behind the defense or with crosses. As we said, we conceded a goal in one position and then they entered 2-3 more positions. As a first half game, “There was a Hatayspor that was a little low and could not get into the game.” he said.
“WE COULD NOT BALANCE THE MATCH IN TERMS OF SCORE”
Explaining that they were aware that they had to turn the game to themselves in the second half, Volkan Demirel said:
“We knew this and I said it at half-time, but since they took a single corner and a goal at the beginning of the second half and we did not have a goal in return, we fell behind 2-0 in terms of score. Afterwards, we tried to bring balance to the game with the player changes we made and the systemic changes on the field, so that after a penalty position 2-1. Even though we had the advantage in terms of crosses, shots or entering the penalty area, we could not balance the match in terms of scoring.”
Demirel stated that Kayserispor got 3 points with the right play and fight and said, “For the first time, we suffered our first defeat on our home field last year, including the matches in Hatay. Last week, we had our first defeat in this year’s league, in the Fenerbahçe match. We will learn from these. We have a challenge ahead of us.” “We have a cup match. We will prepare for it in the best way possible and continue on our way.” he said.