Erzurumspor beat Gaziantep FK 3-1

After the Gaziantep FK match at Erzurumspor, head coach Serkan Özbalta made statements at the press conference. Özbalta noted that the opponent had not achieved the expected results in recent weeks, while his own team had taken seven points from its previous three matches without conceding a goal. He said they expected the opponent to come out with an aggressive game to end this poor run.

Özbalta said they went into the match aiming to continue the good form of the league's first season and to maintain consistency. Stressing that they did not want to return empty-handed, the coach explained that since they knew the opponent's pressure, they tried to be effective with transition attacks. He said both teams created chances in the first half and that the game was balanced.

Özbalta said the team relaxed after scoring in the second half, and that after the opponent reduced the deficit, the pressure increased. He noted that Gaziantep FK created danger in the box especially through crosses from the wings, so they were under pressure for a while. He said the third goal, coming near the end of the match, fully relieved the team.

Özbalta said the victory was special and pleasing, while stressing that the league is long and that every match matters in the three-point system. He said that a winning Erzurumspor will now be followed more closely by rivals, so their responsibilities have increased. Thanking the fans who travelled with them, Özbalta said they want the stands to be full for next week's match against Çorum FK.