Göztepe beat Fenerbahçe 2-1, Stoilov explains the halftime talk

Göztepe beat Fenerbahçe 2-1 away in Week 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Head coach Stanimir Stoilov, who described the match as a hard-fought and physical contest, said both teams had chances to score. According to Stoilov, Fenerbahçe made the most of their opportunity in the first half and scored.

Stoilov said he gave his players a clear instruction for the second half during the break. He told them to increase the tempo, not to give the opponent possession or initiative, and not to show too much respect. The coach stressed that the plan was reflected on the pitch, that his team found the goals they were looking for, and that they raised the level of their play.

Stoilov said Fenerbahçe are a good team with quality players, and noted that the victory was very valuable. He congratulated the entire Göztepe family and highlighted the importance of acting together.

Stoilov also talked about his match strategy. He said they aimed to use the spaces behind the opponent's defense and to close the same areas in their own defense. The head coach noted that it is easy to say the plan worked after winning, and added that every coach wants to exploit the opponent's weaknesses and shut down their strengths.