What happened in Turkish football today? 04/12/2018

Trabzonspor has unexpectedly drawn against Sivas Belediyespor during Turkish Cup game.

Trabzonspor didnt get scoreline which it was seeking for during Turkish Cup 5th round 1st leg game against Sivas Belediyespor at away fixture as it was playing with mainly substitutes and reserve players who were seeking to show themselves to head coach Unal Karaman.

With taking account that Sivas Belediyespor is competing at division which is 3 leagues below of Trabzonspor, it was expected for Black Sea side to show much more dominant game but it was played at equal manner with Sivas Belediyespor finding two goals and also getting into high number of the chances. In defence for Trabzonspor, it did come out with reserve players which was mainly conceded of younger players which without doubt had a direct impact with such performance. Still, players did show some good signs during performance with finding two goals and also creating chances as their opponent goal, but as been mentioned with taking account differences between sides it was expected for Trabzonspor to show much more dominant game. Still, Trabzonspor does get 2-away goals and would be coming out still as main favourite for quarter final stage at 2nd leg game.
Sivas Belediyespor in other hand did show some good performance during the game and also has been seeking for higher number of the chances and taking account that it is 3 divisions below Trabzonspor has managed to provide high level performance even if their opponents are not at best squad and would aim to make big surprise at 2nd leg.

Trabzonspor still didnt get results it has seeked for from heavily reserved side and might come out to the game with stronger squad during 2nd leg game.

Fenerbahce showed improvement but it wasnt enough.

Fenerbahce did provide much better attacking game against Kasimpasa during Super League 14th week game compare to previous ones but still it wasnt enough for them to get win which team didnt need urgently.

The game without doubt has been played which both sides wanted to win, with Fenerbahce aiming to get further from relegation area while Kasimpasa get closer to Basaksehirspor during race for leadership. With taking account that recent games between sides tend to be exciting, it was also visible in this game as Kasimpasa player Diagne has scored his 16 goals and also carries on dominating league as most goalscorer. Fenerbahce in other hand did show some signs of improvement but poor performance with ineffective shots to goal from Islam Slimani without doubt carries on provide harm to the side as he has conceded many goals. Meanwhile, there is discussion for repeat of the game stating that both Fenerbahce and Kasimpasa player has entered to penalty area below penalty kick and originally shot should have been repeated. The time would be clear what kind of decision would be made from TFF as their seems to be possibility for game to be repeated.

Fenerbahce as been stated did improve with its performance and would now seek to carry on some positive football this time against Giresunspor during Turkish Cup as it could turn to be main target for this season due of poor league performance.

Galatasaray would seek to get confident result against Keciorengucu.

Galatasaray would start its Turkish Cup game campaign at the 5th round 1st leg game against Keciorengucu seeking to get motivation and confidence it urgently needs from this game.

With taking account that Galatasaray hardly plays with main squad at the Super League due of bans and injuries, it is expected that with some changes at the starting 11, Galatasaray would come out to the game with similar squad it was observed in recent week at the league. Galatasaray without doubt would be coming out as favourite for game and hence would be seeking to show performance in that level while Keciorengucu would be aiming to get surprising result. Galatasaray poor performance could lead for team to even show much better and stronger performance which certainly would provide hard period as this game which could provide right reaction with getting also result which it was seeking for. Still, Galatasaray is not currently at best form mentally also so their is chance for Keciorengucu to get surprising result but it would be difficult for them.

Galatasaray surely would be aiming to show strong reaction from Besiktas and aim to dominate game against opponent which below them at league ranks.

Results:
Turkish Cup, 5th round, 1st leg:
Sivas Belediyespor 2:2 Trabzonspor
Nazilli Belediyespor 0:3 Goztepe
Genclerbirligi 2:1 Hatayspor
Antalyaspor 2:2 Darica Genclerbirligi
Alanyaspor 7:2 Kahramaraspor
Rizespor 0:2 Balikesirspor

Schedule:
Turkish Cup, 5th round, 1st leg:
13:00 Keciorengucu - Galatasaray
14:45 Umraniyespor - 1461 Trabzon
17:00 Boluspor - Van Buyuksehirspor
18:30 Altay- Kayserispor
20:30 Adana Demirspor - Basaksehirspor

In other news:

- PFDK referalls:
- Rizespor, Alanyaspor, Kayserispor, Besiktas has been referred for behaviour of fans.
- Sivasspor has been referred for not following guidelines
- Trabzonspor trainer Huseyin Cimsir has been referred for anti-sportmanship behaviour
-Besiktas administrator MetinAlbayrak has been referred for his actions.
- Galatasaray has been referred for behaviour of fans, not following guidelines and events at field.

- SuperLeague 15th week game between Ankaragucu and Basaksehirspor would take place at Zafer Stadium at Afyonkarahisar.

- Kasimpasa player Mbaye Diagne: Its early to talk about Golden Boot but if I carry this performance, I could get this price. I would like to play at big teams either in Turkey or at top 5 leagues.

- Galatasaray: Announcement which was made by Clubs Union last week is breaking union at Turkish football. Until apology and all related actions are made about it, our club will not attend Clubs Union meetings.

- Bursaspor CEO Ali Ay: We have terminated contract with Joshua John on 3rd December. We would have talks about future of Kembo and Emre Tasdemir at club during mid-season break.

- Fenerbahce player Mathieu Valbuena will not be able to play for 2 weeks due of injury.

- Fenerbahce are interested to transfer Swansea City player Leroy Fey, Konyaspor player Paulo Hurtado and Koln player Salih Ozcan

- Trabzonspor CEO Ahmet Agaoglu has stated that 3-4 players would be added to squad from academy and 1461 Trabzon in mid-season transfer window.

- Sivasspor player Robinho has stated that he wants to stay at the team.