Selçuk İnan: We Knew We Would Win the Match with a Good Fight and Attitude

Kocaelispor defeated Eyüpspor 2-0 in Week 11 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, playing as the visitors. Speaking after the match, Kocaelispor head coach Selçuk İnan said they knew today's game would not be easy. İnan, who had expected the opponent to be looking for a way out in recent weeks and to be more aggressive, said they had prepared well for the match. Saying they had played the first half almost flawlessly, İnan congratulated his players.

İnan said they played more calmly in the second half. Although they could not be offensive, he noted that they did not give the opponent any chances, and pointed out that they were not yet strong enough to dominate the entire match. He stressed that entering the international break with a win was important for them.

Speaking about the international break, İnan said that this time it would be a more classic period. Stating that coaches have to abide by this situation, which has been debated for years, İnan said there was no motivation problem for the team during the period the break fell in.

İnan also congratulated Kocaelispor goalkeeper Serhat Öztaşdelen, who received a national team call-up. He said the keeper had reached his dream through hard work and had a good character. Noting that it is also important to last for someone who has worn that jersey for years, the head coach wished that Öztaşdelen would represent the national team with pride for many years.