Having suffered two consecutive defeats in the Turkcell Super League, Mustafa Denizli’s Besiktas will be looking to boost its form and morale against the hapless Kocaelispor tonight.
Beşiktaş lost its lead in the Turkcell Super League and fell to fourth spot after a 1-0 loss, the first in its campaign, at Kayserispor last Sunday. Considering the 1-1 draw against Sivasspor one week earlier, it is obvious Denizli will be looking to avoid adding another match to the unsuccessful streak.
Beşiktaş’s newly appointed coach, Denizli, seemed to have brought a fresh touch to the team, after a comfortable 3-1 victory against Gençlerbirliği in his first game at the helm. But with two winless games against two of the tougher sides in the league, the inevitable questions have started. However, the 58-year-old defended his side, saying that any team can drop points.
“We can lose points even when we are playing at our best,” said Denizli at a press conference. “That will not lead to a change of plans. I count on myself and my players when I say that.”
Denizli added that Beşiktaş was on the right track.
“What matters most for us is the way we are playing,” he explained. “If a team is doing the best it can to play well, the rest is not that important. I honestly believe that our fans are not unhappy with our performance in our games recently.”
The Turkish coach said he wanted the Beşiktaş fans to be as confident as he was. “I have no worries and want the fans to feel the same,” said Denizli. “The scale is going up for our team and there can be some losses on our way up, it does not matter that much.”
After two difficult fixtures, Beşiktaş will have a slightly easier opponent tonight. Kocaelispor, currently stuck at the bottom of the division, comes to Istanbul’s İnönü Stadium hoping for its first win of the season.
Kocaelispor is the only team that is yet to win a game and has scored only eight goals, while it has conceded a league-worst of 21 in nine games. Last year’s League One champion has only two points and is desperately seeking a win to get up out of the relegation zone.
Go to www.turkishsoccer.com web site to follow the match
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
BENFICA IS NO PROBLEM FOR GALATASARAY!....
Galatasaray's Umit Karan celebrates his goal against Benfica during their UEFA Cup soccer match in Lisbon …(Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Second-half goals from Emre Asik and Umit Karan Thursday led Galatasaray to a 2-0 away victory over Benfica in the UEFA Cup.
Galatasaray extended their lead at the top of UEFA Cup Group B to 6 points with a comfortable win at Benfica on Thursday night.
Asik gave Galatasaray the initiative six minutes into the second half after the Galatasaray defender fired in Lincoln's inswinging cross.
Karan, who had an effort turned away in the 62nd, added the second goal seven minutes later, striking Arda Turan's cross from the left past Benfica goalkeeper Quim.
Benfica coach Quique Flores wanted an improved performance from his club after scraping by Guimaraes in the Portuguese league at the weekend and was counting on the return of Argentine winger Angel Di Maria to lift his side.
Di Maria and striker Nuno Gomes had chances early on before Ayhan Akman finally went close for the Turks in the 43rd. Galatasaray, without four midfielders because of injury — including Turkish internationals Hasan Sas and Mehmet Topal — made the breakthrough, however.
Sanchez Flores also brought Argentine playmaker Pablo Aimar on in the 57th for his Benfica European debut.
Benfica, which sits second in the league, saw an injury time chance blocked by Galatasaray goalkeeper Morgan de Sanctis.
Galatasaray opened Group B with a win over Olympiakos, while Benfica drew 1-1 at
Hertha Berlin.
Group B Pld Pts
Galatasaray 2 6
Hertha 2 2
Metalist 1 1
Benfica 2 1
Olympiacos 1 0
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
GALATASARAY LOOKING FOR DRAW IN PORTUGAL AGAINST BENFICA!..
Galatasaray will play their second game against Portugal's Benfica in UEFA Cup group stage on Thursday and are seeking at least a draw in the away game to keep the lead in Group B, but without Harry Kewell.
"Best teams of Turkey and Portugal will take the field tomorrow and we have to get good results in such games to achieve our goals," Galatasaray President Adnan Polat told reporters in Portuguese capital Lisbon on Wednesday.
"A draw would not be a bad result," Polat said.
Asked about injuries that made things difficult for coach Michael Skibbe to name the squad, Polat said, "Galatasaray will have eleven players on the field. So, I do not think we have any missing players."
Coach Skibbe did not call Harry Kewell, Aydin Yilmaz, Mehmet Topal, Emre Gungor, Shabani Nonda and Tobias Linderoth to 18-man squad against Benfica due to their injuries.
Harry Kewell scored to lead Galatasaray to a 1-0 win over Greece's Olympiakos in their first group match
"Best teams of Turkey and Portugal will take the field tomorrow and we have to get good results in such games to achieve our goals," Galatasaray President Adnan Polat told reporters in Portuguese capital Lisbon on Wednesday.
"A draw would not be a bad result," Polat said.
Asked about injuries that made things difficult for coach Michael Skibbe to name the squad, Polat said, "Galatasaray will have eleven players on the field. So, I do not think we have any missing players."
Coach Skibbe did not call Harry Kewell, Aydin Yilmaz, Mehmet Topal, Emre Gungor, Shabani Nonda and Tobias Linderoth to 18-man squad against Benfica due to their injuries.
Harry Kewell scored to lead Galatasaray to a 1-0 win over Greece's Olympiakos in their first group match
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Arsenal To Face Fenerbahce Without Gallas, Walcott & Adebayor
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be without captain William Gallas, Theo Walcott and Emmanuel Adebayor for their Champions League clash against Fenerbahce on Wednesday.
Defender Gallas (hamstring), winger Walcott (shoulder) and striker Adebayor (ankle), are currently injured.
However Bacary Sagna has recovered just in time for the clash after he was seen limping off at Stoke City at the weekend. However Emmanuel Eboue (knee) will continue to be out along with long-term absentees Eduardo (ankle) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring).
Of those injured only Walcott could make a comeback against Manchester United at the weekend with Gallas too having fair amount of chance.
"[Walcott, Adebayor and Gallas] are all injured,” said Wenger at Tuesday’s press conference. “It is not more serious than that. Gallas and Walcott are short-term but Adebayor is a bit longer, Eboue as well.”
When questioned as to who could make a comeback for the crucial weekend clash with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, Wenger replied: “Gallas and especially Walcott.”
Source: Wires
Defender Gallas (hamstring), winger Walcott (shoulder) and striker Adebayor (ankle), are currently injured.
However Bacary Sagna has recovered just in time for the clash after he was seen limping off at Stoke City at the weekend. However Emmanuel Eboue (knee) will continue to be out along with long-term absentees Eduardo (ankle) and Tomas Rosicky (hamstring).
Of those injured only Walcott could make a comeback against Manchester United at the weekend with Gallas too having fair amount of chance.
"[Walcott, Adebayor and Gallas] are all injured,” said Wenger at Tuesday’s press conference. “It is not more serious than that. Gallas and Walcott are short-term but Adebayor is a bit longer, Eboue as well.”
When questioned as to who could make a comeback for the crucial weekend clash with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, Wenger replied: “Gallas and especially Walcott.”
Source: Wires
Sunday, November 2, 2008
BESIKTAS GOES DOWN IN KAYSERI AND LOSES THE TOP SPOT
The only undefeated team in the Turkey's Turkcell Super League,Besiktas suffered its first loss this season in the Turkcell Super League, as it was beaten by Kayserispor with a late goal.
Turgay Bahadır struck on the 85th minute to knock Besiktas off the league lead and cost Besiktas the second and third place!..
As I warned in my Saturday's article, this was a must win match for Besiktas.
This up and down scene in the league will happened through out the year, in my opinion.
Besiktas's going down in Kayseri helped Ankaraspor and Trabzonspor jump to top two spots in the Turkcell Super League. With four consecutive wins, Ankaraspor looks as one of the best teams in the Turkcell Super League.
Ankaraspor continued its stunning streak with a 1-0 win at Bursaspor yesterday, to climb to the second spot.
An only goal by Mehmet Cakır, who scored his sixth so far this season, was enough to down Bursaspor and hand his team his fourth successive win, and sixth in last seven games.
Starting the league with two back-to-back losses, Ankaraspor at first seemed to be in the relegation battle, but with six wins and a draw in the following seven games put Ankaraspor fighting for the top instead.
Last weeekend's disapointement team Galatasaray this time was the only team from Istanbul won the match. Out of the three big guns of Turkish Football, Galatasaray was the only winner in the ninth week!...
Galatasaray beat Gaziantepspor at home 3-1. Harry Kewell, Lincoln and Arda scored for Galatasaray the Gaziantepsor goal came from Brazilian Tabata.
Here is the Result on Sunday in the Turkcell Super League.....
Bursaspor 0 - 1 Ankaraspor
Genclerbirligi 1 - 2 Antalyaspor
Kocaelispor 1 - 1 Ankaragucu
Sivasspor 3- 1 Denizlispor
Kayserispor 1 - 0 Besiktas
Galatasaray 3 - 1 Gaziantepspor
Turgay Bahadır struck on the 85th minute to knock Besiktas off the league lead and cost Besiktas the second and third place!..
As I warned in my Saturday's article, this was a must win match for Besiktas.
This up and down scene in the league will happened through out the year, in my opinion.
Besiktas's going down in Kayseri helped Ankaraspor and Trabzonspor jump to top two spots in the Turkcell Super League. With four consecutive wins, Ankaraspor looks as one of the best teams in the Turkcell Super League.
Ankaraspor continued its stunning streak with a 1-0 win at Bursaspor yesterday, to climb to the second spot.
An only goal by Mehmet Cakır, who scored his sixth so far this season, was enough to down Bursaspor and hand his team his fourth successive win, and sixth in last seven games.
Starting the league with two back-to-back losses, Ankaraspor at first seemed to be in the relegation battle, but with six wins and a draw in the following seven games put Ankaraspor fighting for the top instead.
Last weeekend's disapointement team Galatasaray this time was the only team from Istanbul won the match. Out of the three big guns of Turkish Football, Galatasaray was the only winner in the ninth week!...
Galatasaray beat Gaziantepspor at home 3-1. Harry Kewell, Lincoln and Arda scored for Galatasaray the Gaziantepsor goal came from Brazilian Tabata.
Here is the Result on Sunday in the Turkcell Super League.....
Bursaspor 0 - 1 Ankaraspor
Genclerbirligi 1 - 2 Antalyaspor
Kocaelispor 1 - 1 Ankaragucu
Sivasspor 3- 1 Denizlispor
Kayserispor 1 - 0 Besiktas
Galatasaray 3 - 1 Gaziantepspor
Saturday, November 1, 2008
TURKEY TURKCELL SUPER LEAGUE SATURDAY WRAP
TRABZONSPOR BACK ON TOP..... FENERBAHCE STALLS AGAIN!.....
Turkish Turkcell Super League, 9th week , started with three matches on Saturday.
In the early day matches, Trabzonspor demolish ,Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye in Istanbul, with four goals and captured the top spot, from Besiktas.
In the other day match, Konyaspor won against Hacettepespor in away match in Ankara with the score of 2-1.
Saturday's last match played in Eskisehir under the lights and Fenerbahce could not beat ten men Eskisehirspor.Fenerbahce draw Eskisehirspor in Eskisehir 2-2.
The Newcomers of the league, Eskisehirspor after beating Galatasaray, they could easily beat Fenerbahce too!..
But, Yula, was not good with his delivery Today!....
He missed a couple of good chances in the match,,,,
Mistakes by Fenerbahce defense cost the match for Fenerbahce...
There were no communications between Keeper Volkan Demirel and Fenerbahce defense.
I think Fenerbahce was lucky side , in this match, in my opinion!.......
Spanish International Player Guiza, missed a lot of chances in this match too.
Alex scored both of the Fenerbahce goals. He scored the second goal on penalty kick.
Eskisehispor Keeper Ivesa saw a red card after tripping Fenerbahce captain Alex in the box.
At the end of the Saturday, Fenerbahce with 13 points at the 10th place and 11th place Eskisehirspor end up with 13 points too!...
Konyaspor after a win, moved ahead of Fenerbahce and moved to 9th place with 14 points.
Trabzonspor captured the top spot with 18 points...
If Besiktas does not win in away match in Kayseri on Sunday we could see Trabzonspor
closing the weekend on top of the Turkcell Super League.
Here is the program on Sunday in the Turkcell Super League....(Times are Turkey Local Time)
Bursaspor v Ankaraspor, 12:00
Galatasaray v Gaziantepspor, 17:00
Genclerbirligi v Antalyaspor, 12:00
Kayserispor v Besiktas, 13:00
Kocaelispor v Ankaragucu, 12:00
Sivasspor v Denizlispor, 12:00
Turkish Turkcell Super League, 9th week , started with three matches on Saturday.
In the early day matches, Trabzonspor demolish ,Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediye in Istanbul, with four goals and captured the top spot, from Besiktas.
In the other day match, Konyaspor won against Hacettepespor in away match in Ankara with the score of 2-1.
Saturday's last match played in Eskisehir under the lights and Fenerbahce could not beat ten men Eskisehirspor.Fenerbahce draw Eskisehirspor in Eskisehir 2-2.
The Newcomers of the league, Eskisehirspor after beating Galatasaray, they could easily beat Fenerbahce too!..
But, Yula, was not good with his delivery Today!....
He missed a couple of good chances in the match,,,,
Mistakes by Fenerbahce defense cost the match for Fenerbahce...
There were no communications between Keeper Volkan Demirel and Fenerbahce defense.
I think Fenerbahce was lucky side , in this match, in my opinion!.......
Spanish International Player Guiza, missed a lot of chances in this match too.
Alex scored both of the Fenerbahce goals. He scored the second goal on penalty kick.
Eskisehispor Keeper Ivesa saw a red card after tripping Fenerbahce captain Alex in the box.
At the end of the Saturday, Fenerbahce with 13 points at the 10th place and 11th place Eskisehirspor end up with 13 points too!...
Konyaspor after a win, moved ahead of Fenerbahce and moved to 9th place with 14 points.
Trabzonspor captured the top spot with 18 points...
If Besiktas does not win in away match in Kayseri on Sunday we could see Trabzonspor
closing the weekend on top of the Turkcell Super League.
Here is the program on Sunday in the Turkcell Super League....(Times are Turkey Local Time)
Bursaspor v Ankaraspor, 12:00
Galatasaray v Gaziantepspor, 17:00
Genclerbirligi v Antalyaspor, 12:00
Kayserispor v Besiktas, 13:00
Kocaelispor v Ankaragucu, 12:00
Sivasspor v Denizlispor, 12:00
Thursday, October 30, 2008
FORTIS TURKISH CUP RESULTS...
In the Fortis Turkish Cup group matches Fenerbahce and Besiktas won their first matches in the group games while Galatasaray draw ....
Besiktas beating Antalyaspor 3-0 with goals from Cisse, Holosko and Tello. Elsewhere, Ankaraspor held Galatasaray to a 1-1 draw in the Turkish capital, Karan opening the scoring for the visitors and Mexican International player Antonio deGuajardo DeNigris equalising on the stroke of half time for leagues thsi seasons surprise team.
Fenerbahce beat Ankaragucu 1-0 in Ankara, 19 Mayis Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Semih Senturk’s goal was the only goal in the match.
Here are the results.....
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Denizlispor 2 - 2 Manisaspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Sivasspor 1 - 0 Konyaspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Eskisehirspor 0 - 2 Bursaspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Kayserispor 1 - 1 Altay SK Izmir i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Gaziantepspor 3 - 1 Trabzonspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 MKE Ankaragücü 0 - 1 Fenerbahce SK i
Thursday Oct 30, 2008 BB Ankaraspor 1 - 1 Galatasaray SK i
Thursday Oct 30, 2008 Besiktas JK 3 - 0 Antalyaspor i
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Besiktas beating Antalyaspor 3-0 with goals from Cisse, Holosko and Tello. Elsewhere, Ankaraspor held Galatasaray to a 1-1 draw in the Turkish capital, Karan opening the scoring for the visitors and Mexican International player Antonio deGuajardo DeNigris equalising on the stroke of half time for leagues thsi seasons surprise team.
Fenerbahce beat Ankaragucu 1-0 in Ankara, 19 Mayis Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Semih Senturk’s goal was the only goal in the match.
Here are the results.....
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Denizlispor 2 - 2 Manisaspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Sivasspor 1 - 0 Konyaspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Eskisehirspor 0 - 2 Bursaspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Kayserispor 1 - 1 Altay SK Izmir i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 Gaziantepspor 3 - 1 Trabzonspor i
Wednesday Oct 29, 2008 MKE Ankaragücü 0 - 1 Fenerbahce SK i
Thursday Oct 30, 2008 BB Ankaraspor 1 - 1 Galatasaray SK i
Thursday Oct 30, 2008 Besiktas JK 3 - 0 Antalyaspor i
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