12.04.2026 16:40
Kocaelispor President Recep Durul made striking statements that will be widely discussed before the match against Galatasaray, which they will play away in the Super League this evening. Addressing the Galatasaray community, Recep Durul said, "Today, we will make them pay the price for the disrespect shown to Kocaelispor on their own field."
In the 29th week match of the Trendyol Super League, Kocaelispor will face Galatasaray away this evening.
STATEMENT FROM KOCAELİSPOR BEFORE THE MATCH
The tension that has been ongoing between the two teams continued on match day as well. Kocaelispor President Recep Durul raised the tension even further with a statement he made just hours before the match began.
''THEY COULDN'T SWALLOW THIS!''
Speaking about the tension before the match, Kocaelispor President Recep Durul said, "Today is an important day for our city and our community. In fact, when we look at it, it is just one of the league matches, but recently, some unexpected and unanticipated statements have been made from the Galatasaray side towards our club, our management, our coach, and our community, and they have insulted the honor of the Kocaelispor community. Therefore, we had defeated them here. I believe they couldn't swallow this. Previously, they cursed us for a song... However, these things can happen in their own stadium every match. By ignoring these, targeting us has tested the patience of both our community, our city, and our fans. Therefore, we show respect to every club. Something happened in the stands, but it didn't only happen in our stands." he said.
''WE WILL MAKE THEM PAY THE PRICE''
Continuing his words, Durul stated, "Today, we will make them pay the price for the disrespect shown to Kocaelispor in their own field. We are ready together with our fans. The score is not the only important thing; we will fight like lions for our honor and stance, and I believe we will leave the match with points. We have also had the necessary discussions with our coaches. We will give them the best answer there. Hopefully, this will be a lesson for them, and they won't make such statements again. I return all their words to them. The players will also give them the best answer on the field." he expressed.