23.08.2026 20:01
Muğlaspor, the new team in the Trendyol 1st League, failed to experience the joy of scoring in all 3 matches they played.
In the 1st League, where they competed for the first time in their history, Muglaspor drew 0-0 away against Bodrum Futbol Kulubu in the local derby in the 3rd-week match, collecting 2 points but failing to experience the joy of scoring a goal.
MUGLASPOR FAILED TO SCORE IN ALL 3 MATCHES Muglaspor, who lost 2-0 away to Sariyer in the first week, drew 0-0 with Bandirmaspor in their home match played in Bodrum. Although the green-whites, who could not be effective in attack against Bodrum FK, left the field with a point, they could not celebrate.
"WE COULD NOT USE THAT BREAKING MOMENT WELL" Technical director Yalcin Kosukavak said they found clear chances at the beginning of the match. Emphasizing that there were breaking moments in the game, the experienced coach said, "First, we missed a very clear goal from inside the six-yard box in the 9th minute. If we had turned the score to 1-0 in our favor, we would have caught the opponent in wide areas because they would have taken risks. We could not use that breaking moment well. We lost some momentum in the game under the opponent's high press on us. When we changed the throw-in routine at halftime, we wanted to get back into the game."
Stating that it was a difficult match for both teams and that they got 1 point, Kosukavak said:
"We played 3 away matches. We were here last week too; we have not been home yet. We must get 3 points; we really need it. We also have some deficiencies in the final third; we cannot score there. We create chances but cannot convert. Last week we had many chances, but in this match, opportunities were scarce for both teams. In the second half of the game, everything turned against us when our player Jurgen was sent off. At that moment, Bodrum FK took over somewhat, but God helped; when they also had a player sent off with a red card, balance was restored. In modern football, it is not easy to stay with 10 men. It is not easy to cover those areas, so both teams struggled a lot there. I am pleased with the defensive side of the team; we do not give many chances to the opponent, but we have serious problems in terms of attacking. I wish both teams success in the rest of the league." At the end of his speech, Kosukavak said that his statements towards female journalists were misunderstood and that he was sorry.
BANNER REFERENCE TO KOSUKAVAK Female fans of Bodrum FK protested with a banner Muglaspor Technical Director Yalcin Kosukavak, who was the target of criticism due to his remarks towards female journalists in the derby. Kosukavak, who met with journalists at an introductory breakfast organized in Akyaka with the participation of players, their families, the technical team, and press members, upon seeing that the majority of the journalists attending the meeting were women, said, "I had not seen this many women at a press conference before. If I had known, I would have brought my gold and silver jewelry and made a day of it. You probably don't have any questions either," which drew backlash. Kosukavak later apologized by making a statement. In the derby yesterday, female fans of Bodrum FK displayed a banner reading, "We know offside too, and how to have a hen party. Big Bodrum."