Kuyt apologizes to fans: We did everything we could

Fenerbahçe left the pitch with a 2-1 defeat against Göztepe in the Süper Lig. Speaking after the match, caretaker head coach Dirk Kuyt apologized to the fans and took responsibility. Kuyt said the match was his own responsibility and that the supporters deserved much more.

Kuyt said the team had been trying to give energy during training. Reminding that his side had held 72 percent of the possession in the first half, the coach stressed that this game plan was his own decision. However, he admitted that the team did not start the second half well and conceded a goal from an individual mistake.

Kuyt said his team created 3 clear chances, but one of them did not turn into a goal. He said they had prepared well for the match, but the result was not what they wanted. He added that everyone was disappointed, but they had given their best.

Recalling that Semedo was sent off in the second half after receiving a yellow card, Kuyt said he wanted to make a substitution without waiting for the 83rd minute. However, he waited because he felt the momentum had shifted to his team. He added that he had planned to make two substitutions the moment they conceded, but the goal came right at that moment.