24.02.2026 00:21
Kasımpaşa's head coach Emre Belözoğlu, who drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe, emphasized the importance of the point earned, saying, "I was an athlete who experienced many emotions intensely. I experienced these a lot at Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe always holds a special place in my heart. As a coach, I have the peace of mind of taking 1 point from Fenerbahçe, but playing against Fenerbahçe will always be difficult for me."
Kasımpaşa, who drew 1-1 away against Fenerbahçe in the 23rd week of the Trendyol Super League, stated that the 1 point gained is very valuable, according to head coach Emre Belözoğlu. Speaking at the press conference held after the match at Chobani Stadium, Belözoğlu expressed that the importance of the 1 point they obtained would be better understood in the coming weeks.
''GETTING 1 POINT IS VERY VALUABLE''
Belözoğlu reported that his players did exactly what he wanted in the first half, saying, "Considering our position, 1 point is very valuable for us. We will see this in the coming weeks. I think my players played exactly as I wanted in the first half. Despite Fenerbahçe's choice of wide players stepping on the line, we directed them to the areas we wanted. We should have continued the game from the first half. We had the upper hand in the first half. In the second half, there are quality players, and it is very difficult to take precautions against quality. We defended well; getting 1 point here is very valuable." he said.
''I EXPERIENCED A LOT OF THIS AT FENERBAHÇE''
Belözoğlu stated that Fenerbahçe being in a tired state provided them with an advantage, saying, "Overall, I am satisfied. One point is very valuable for us, and I thank my players. I wish Fenerbahçe success in the league and in the Nottingham Forest match. I was an athlete who experienced many emotions intensely. I experienced a lot of this at Fenerbahçe club. Fenerbahçe always has a special place in my heart. Today, I am the head coach of Kasımpaşa. As a coach, I have the peace of mind of getting 1 point from Fenerbahçe, but playing against Fenerbahçe will be difficult for me for the rest of my life. We have to do our job and take care of our bread." he said.
''F.BAHÇE FEELS THE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE CLEARLY AFTER MANY YEARS''
Belözoğlu explained that they analyzed Fenerbahçe well in the Nottingham Forest match, saying, "Fenerbahçe is a very strong team when they confine you to the first zone. The further you keep them away from there, the stronger you become. We implemented this plan well. Fenerbahçe feels the championship race clearly after many years." he evaluated.
''I NEVER TOLD ANY OF MY PLAYERS TO LIE DOWN''
Belözoğlu completed his remarks by responding to a journalist's question about "players frequently lying down":
"Lying down is not our plan. 2 of our players played injured. İrfan Can Kahveci played limping in the last minutes. I never told anyone to lie down. When the score was 1-0, 3 Fenerbahçe players lay down. These things can happen during the game. These are decisions made by the players themselves. Killing time is not our job. Fenerbahçe is a very strong team; they have beaten very good teams here. I look at the situation this way. I have coached in 150 matches, but I have never told any of my players to lie down. When I look at my players' struggle, it feels like a draw is deserved today."