26.01.2025 13:50
Fenerbahçe responded to the statements made by Okan Buruk and Metin Öztürk with a statement released at 01:46. In the statement from Fenerbahçe, it was said, "Our rival, who is first in being spoiled by referee decisions, has sent a 'warning' to the referee of the match we will play against Göztepe in order to cover up the red cards that were not shown to them."
Fenerbahçe responded to the statements made by Galatasaray regarding the match they will play against Göztepe at 01:46 AM.
FENERBAHÇE'S MIDNIGHT RESPONSE
The statement from the club included the following expressions;
"Our rival, who is first in being spoiled by referee decisions, has sent a 'order' like warning to the referee of the match we will play against Göztepe to cover up the red cards that were not shown to them.
To the referee of the match, who did not hesitate to defend the rights of the other side in the past referee meeting... Your priority is Turkish football. It is not those who covet the efforts and sweat of our coach and players by putting you under pressure for their own interests.
Today's management will show your side. We remind you that the breath of our community, which has repeatedly demonstrated its unwavering will in its glorious history, will be on your neck today in Kadıköy.
We invite our fans to support for ninety minutes against those who panic when they realize that the structure they have built will change.
Unite, fight, victory will be ours.
It's time to settle the score!"
WHAT HAPPENED?
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk and Vice President Metin Öztürk had made statements after the Galatasaray - Konyaspor match.
Okan Buruk, regarding the referee Atilla Karaoğlan of the Fenerbahçe - Göztepe match, stated, "The experienced coach noted that there is a referee error in every match, saying, 'I don't think there is any malicious intent against anyone. Only in the matches of Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, there are no mistakes. Generally, these mistakes are made. After the arrival of the foreign VAR referee, we see obvious mistakes. There was a handball in our match last week. The fact that that penalty was not given raises a question mark in our minds. I think the decision in today's offside position is wrong. Tomorrow, our eyes will also be on our opponent's match. Every match is important for the championship. We will watch the performance of the referees as well as the performance of our rival." he expressed.
Metin Öztürk stated, "Maybe if we hadn't lost 2 points in the last match, the difference would have been 11. Our rival in second place has a match. Göztepe previously played a very tough match against us. They are a very good team. They have dreams of Europe. I am sure we will watch a very good match. Hopefully, the referee will not repeat the mistake he made in the match where we beat Fenerbahçe in their stadium. If it weren't for that referee's mistake, the match would have gone to 7 or 8. Never mind. We are looking ahead. At the end of the season, Galatasaray will be the champion again. We will prepare for the next season with this motivation." he said.