Eren Derdiyok header at last moment of the game has kept Galatasaray for Champions League target.
With taking account that Galatasaray head coach Igor Tudor being sent off to the stands, Bruma recieving two yellow cards which led him to send off and also Antalyaspor showing an attacking football towards end of the game, the goal of the Eren Derdiyok at the last minute could provide big confidence and motivation at the critical period for the team for the rest of the season.
It needs to be stated that following game was important game which both sides needed to win as draw would mean that Galatasaray would get further away from title race and 2nd place fight while Antalyaspor chances to the Europa League could be reduced. Even through the game itself was not played at best quality, it has created high number of dangerous chances by both sides as both sides were aware it needed to win and has concluded with 3:2 win of Galatasaray. This nervousness aspect of course could lead for Igor Tudor to hit bag to be send off to stands and actions by Bruma especially at the 1st yellow card for showing be silent sign with finger towards fans. Taking account that Galatasaray has conceded two goals it still shows that the team does not yet provide great defence and carries on conceding goals. The key player of the game has been certainly Eren Derdiyok with finding an important goal at 90+6' minute and also scoring 5th goal after 89th minute at this season.
Even through Antalyaspor had an advantage which has been mentioned above, it still provided its best game especially after conceding 2nd goal. It didnt start game well but towards end has believed that it could win due of importance of game and also poor recent performance by Galatasaray but didnt manage it.
Galatasaray has got its first win after 4-game break and with winning at such circumstances would provide big motivation to the team and would aim them to aim even stronger for 2nd place which would provide qualifying spot for Champions League.
It needs to be understood why Mehmet Topal didnt say to referee for controlling ball with hand.
Fenerbahce has managed to win an important game against Osmanlispor during Super League 23rd week game, even the goal itself at the last minute from Mehmet Topal has raised lots of controversy and anger from Turkish media, with some calling him dishonest.
One of the surprising aspects of this name-calling towards Mehmet Topal in such a disbelief manner was due of general view which media and public has over Topal. He is known to be honest, calm who would state into the justice. Coming to the goal position it was observed that during cross which was coming from Jeremain Lens on the 90+1' minute, Mehmet Topal has controlled with hand later shooting to the goal. Mehmet Topal did state after the game that he didnt see ball clearly and did feel he was touching ball with his hand but wasnt sure if hand was towards ball or not. He states that he would told referees if he done it in purpose. Even through this blog is clearly after honest football which sometimes is lacking in Turkish football, those kind of positions even through doesnt need to be praised but needs to be taken with understanding, especially when at the end of the day is the referee which was not doing his job properly.
Meanwhile, it needs to be stated that even through Fenerbahce did win game and had control of ball for some parts it still lacks originality at its attacks and this problem could bring some more losses of points in upcoming weeks.
Ricardo Quaresma is expected to recieve fine for his actions against Rizespor during substitute
It is reported that Besiktas is right now considering to give fine to the Ricardo Quaresma following his action at the substitute during Super League 23rd week game against Rizespor. Administration which been tolerant until now, would now seem to punish him.
This decision it needs to be stated is correct one, as closing eyes of this unacceptable behaviour by football players could lead for this to repeat as player would think clearly that nothing will happen if I do like that. Besiktas player Ricardo Quaresma after games when those actions has stated that their were done as he wanted to stay at field and was focussed to give all to the side. This reaction to some extend is good one as it shows his willing fight, to be successful, and give all his best and certainly would come back to player and club positively in upcoming games. However, there is thin line from being unhappy and being disrespectful which is very easy to pass, and if club doesnt give right reaction when line is passed it has risk to be repeated.
Therefore, if fine would be given as expected it would put Ricardo Quaresma into realisation that repetition of such behaviour will not be tolerated and he would be more careful at showing his reaction towards coach and other players.
Results
Turkish Super League, 23rd week:
Genclerbirligi 2:0 Akhisar Belediyespor
Antalyaspor 2:3 Galatasaray
In other news:
- Bayer Leverkusen has appointed head coach Tayfun Korkut.
- Galatasaray will have monthly administration meeting on 8th March.
- Galatasaray doctor Yener Ince: Carole injury is not serious, he is fine. Wesley Sneijder and Nigel de Jong will be ready for Trabzonspor.
- Konyaspor player Barry Douglas has become injured and will not be able to play for 2-3 weeks while Omer Ali Sahiner injury is not serious.
- Konyaspor player Omer Ali Sahiner would wear plaster around 1 month due of injury in hand.
- Trabzonspor player Olcay Sahan has become injured following post-match celebrations against Karabukspor.
- Bursaspor 2nd CEO Ali Ademoglu: We as club always stayed quiet about referee mistakes. It should be done by other. Complaints should be given directly to TFF and Central Referee Committee. We treat resignation normally. It happen with teams, their would be replaced accordingly.
- Besiktas is considering to start with Dusco Tosic and Tolgay Arslan during Europa League last 16 1st leg game against Olympiakos.
- German National Team player Mesut Ozil: My mother and uncle wanted me to play for Turkey but father insisted to play for Germany.There was pressure to choose national team, but I have chosen Germany in 2006.I am also proud to be Turkish.I never shown my back and I didnt want to show disrespect to anyone.
- Uludag University sports doctor Gokhan Ozhan has been appointed as Bursaspor doctor.
- Russian media: Turkish clubs are interested to transfer Ufa player Alexandr Belenov
- Trabzonspor considers to extend contract with its player Okay Yokuslu at the end of the season.
- Besiktas administrators will travel to Brasil to have negotiations with some players for upcoming transfer window.
- Galatasaray considers to sell its player Wesley Sneijder in summer transfer window.
- Besiktas considers to offer 2+1 year extension to its head coach Senol Gunes at the end of the season.
- Beijing Guoan has offered 7 million euro to Galatasaray player Lucas Podolski but club new head coach didnt want to transfer him.
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