09.02.2025 22:10
Galatasaray Club's Vice President Metin Öztürk, following the match that was interrupted by Adana Demirspor's withdrawal from the field, stated, "It seems that some were waiting; while we were trying to understand what was happening, tweets started to be posted. This means they must have known something."
In the 23rd week of the Trendyol Super League, Adana Demirspor visited Galatasaray. In the 11th minute of the match, Adana Demirspor reacted to the penalty awarded to Galatasaray, and in the 34th minute, they withdrew from the field following instructions from the sidelines.
"SOME PEOPLE WERE EXPECTING THIS, I GUESS..."
After the match at RAMS Park, Metin Öztürk, the Vice President of Galatasaray, began his remarks by stating that everyone was in shock. Emphasizing that it was an unexpected situation, Öztürk said, "Some people were expecting this, I guess, while we were trying to understand what was happening, tweets started to be posted. It seems they knew something. No perception, no operation can divert Galatasaray from its path. Neither Adana Demirspor President Murat Sancak nor Vice President Metin Korkmaz made a statement, and we started seeing tweets from the other side of the water. It seems they had plans and preparations. Tomorrow we will see in all European and world media, a tragic evening for Turkish football." he stated.
"THEY ARE FAR BEHIND, THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO"
Öztürk, emphasizing that Galatasaray is envied, continued: "We have been champions for 2 years, and we are close to our third championship. We are developing our facilities, they are far behind, they don't know what to do, they are desperate. I admit, this is also their fault. If they had chosen a proper management, if they were being managed properly, they wouldn't be in this situation. Our coach Okan also said there are football fans coming from Adana. They had hung their banners. Adana Demirspor's board is closed, our young brothers are playing with all their might. These kids will play in other clubs tomorrow, isn't it a shame for their efforts?"
"THE MAIN REFEREE AND ASSISTANT REFEREE CAN MAKE MISTAKES, BUT THE VAR REFEREE CANNOT"
Pointing out that Adana Demirspor withdrew from the field due to the referee's penalty decision, Metin Öztürk said, "Is this the first time Adana Demirspor has been wronged? Is this the first time Galatasaray has been wronged? The team withdraws from the field due to a situation in the 10th minute. If the team withdraws from the field after every unjust penalty, the league will end in the fourth week. An incredible chaos is happening. Both President Murat and Metin Korkmaz say that this is not about Galatasaray, but about the MHK. We always say, the main referee and assistant referee can make mistakes, but the VAR referee cannot make mistakes. If there is a mistake, it has happened at that moment, the match continues." he explained.
"I CURSE THE OPPORTUNISTS"
Öztürk continued his remarks as follows: "But I curse the opportunists, we will give them the answer they deserve at the end of the season. The main referee and assistant referee can make mistakes, but the VAR referee cannot. The manager of our opponent in seventh place on the other side of the water is making a statement, saying we want a foreign VAR. Was today's VAR referee Turkish? Was it the first time an unjust decision was made against Adana Demirspor, Galatasaray, or other teams? We are in the middle of a comedy, it's a shame for everyone."
"THEY CAN'T CATCH UP WITH GALATASARAY"
Öztürk emphasized that Galatasaray continues on its path under all circumstances, saying, "As you can see right now, no matter what happens, even in environments where there is injustice, they cannot catch up with Galatasaray. The fact that Galatasaray has become even stronger during the transfer period worries them. We feel sorry for them." he stated.
"THOSE WHO WRESTLE IN THE MUD..."
Öztürk also noted that this incident would not benefit anyone, stating: "This incident does not benefit anyone. Those who wait in ambush, and those who make statements without the president and vice president of Adana Demirspor will not benefit either. Those who wrestle in the mud... I won't continue, thank you."