05.04.2026 00:00
Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke stated after the victory against Galatasaray, "I am happy that we won. This was also my first derby victory. If you don't apply intense pressure against Galatasaray, you will struggle. We executed this well. We also reaped the results of an organization we worked on for the second goal."
In the 28th week of the Trendyol Super League, Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 2-1 at home. After the match, Trabzonspor's head coach Fatih Tekke made statements at the press conference.
''FAITH, DESIRE, WILL, AND COMMITMENT TO THE GAME WERE VERY VALUABLE''
Tekke stated in his post-match comments that he was particularly pleased with the performance in the first half, saying, "We played a very good game in the first half. The faith, desire, will, and commitment to the game that my players showed throughout the match were very valuable. We also displayed a realistic game in defense. It was a match where we gave Galatasaray few chances. We also had opportunities to increase the lead in the first half." he expressed.
''WE MUST TAKE IT MATCH BY MATCH''
Fatih Tekke noted that they played against a quality squad, stating, "We played against a very strong squad. We defeated a quality team with all the players coming in and out. I congratulate my players. Every match won means 3 points. We must take it match by match. We could only have one training session with the full squad. Nevertheless, our players showed great faith on the field. Perhaps for the first time throughout the league, all players performed well in such a clear manner." he said.
''THIS ATMOSPHERE IS VERY IMPORTANT''
Tekke emphasized that this style of play must continue for the team to achieve its goals, saying, "To reach our dreams, we need to reach this level in most matches. It's not easy to maintain this feeling constantly, but we will continue to work. With the support of our fans, we increased the tempo of the game. This atmosphere at home is very important for us. My players deserved this immensely today.'' he stated.
''IF YOU DON'T PRESS HARD, YOU WILL STRUGGLE''
Highlighting the unity within the team, Tekke said, "We have a strong character both on and off the field. The contribution of the experienced players in the team is very significant. This victory is entirely the work of my players. If you don't press hard against Galatasaray, you will struggle. We implemented this well. We also reaped the results of an organization we worked on for the second goal." he concluded.