23.04.2026 00:52
Genclerbirligi Technical Director Volkan Demirel spoke after the Galatasaray match. The young coach, evaluating the match, said, 'There is a situation where Galatasaray's performance dropped after 60-65 minutes. We knew this. Hopefully, this match will be a turning point, and we will get what we want from now on.'
Gençlerbirliği coach Volkan Demirel made statements after the 2-0 victory against Galatasaray in the cup.
"IT WAS MEANT TO BE TODAY"
Evaluating the match, Volkan Demirel said, "A nice victory. Beating Galatasaray here... Everyone knows Galatasaray. In the league match, the goal we conceded in the first minute, otherwise we were very well prepared. We saw our mistakes in that match. It was meant to be today. The team that took the field today, some are young, some are players who get little playing time, but they did everything we said."
"WE KNEW IT! THEY DROP AFTER 60-65"
The young coach, explaining Galatasaray's weak point, said, "There is a situation where Galatasaray's performance drops after 60-65 minutes. We knew this. I congratulate everyone, from goalkeeper Erhan who played today to 19-year-old Osman. I send greetings to the fans, let them enjoy tonight. I have great confidence in this team, they work very hard. Hopefully, this match will be a turning point and we will get what we want from now on."
"MY TARGET IS 32 POINTS"
Speaking about their situation in the league, Demirel commented, "My target is 32 points. The teams I played against were always strong teams, but today's victory was very meaningful for us. We will look forward with hope. I have great confidence in this team. Hopefully, we will play very well this weekend and solidify our place in the league. That's all we're thinking about."
"THEY MAY BE EXTRA SAD"
Finally, Volkan Demirel stated, "Galatasaray fans may be sad because they lost to us. They may also be extra sad because I am here."
FIRST VICTORY AGAINST GALATASARAY
Volkan Demirel, who had not won any matches so far in his second term at the capital team, got his first victory by eliminating Galatasaray.