Besnik Hasi: The Galatasaray match was a very good test for us

Amed Sportif Faaliyetler head coach Besnik Hasi spoke after the Trendyol Süper Lig Week 11 match against Galatasaray at RAMS Park, which ended in a 4-3 defeat for his side. Hasi congratulated Galatasaray on their win and said he was satisfied with his team's performance.

Hasi said that in the first half they aimed to close down the midfield and succeeded to a degree. Explaining that the goals came from transition play after they lost second balls, Hasi admitted that they gave the opponent too much of the ball in the first half. The coach, who said the second half went better, stated that scoring three goals away from home should bring something in terms of points, but that the match was lost when they conceded four.

Stressing that the difference between them and Galatasaray is experience, Hasi said speed and strength are the concepts that explain this gap. Responding to comments that it was bold to start with two strikers, Gift Orban and Mbaye Diagne, Hasi argued that they wanted to play their own football. Noting that Galatasaray were tired from the Champions League and that they knew they would fade in the second half, Hasi also pointed out that Ballet did not feature in the match due to a suspension.

Hasi also congratulated referee Halil Umut Meler. Saying he found Ballet's red card and the three-match ban very harsh, Hasi said the player had no malicious intent. Asked whether they would take part in European competitions at the end of the season, he answered "very early."