What did sports writers say about the Göztepe - Fenerbahçe match? 'There is no need to pay Mourinho 10.5 million Euros'

Fenerbahçe was the guest of Göztepe in the 2nd week of the Süper Lig.

Fenerbahçe, which finished the first half of the match leading 2-0, left the pitch with a 2-2 draw after conceding a goal in the final minute.

Fenerbahçe manager Jose Mourinho's player selections and tactical interventions have become a subject of debate.

Meanwhile, in the 50th minute of the match, Ali Koç's move from the sidelines toward the Fenerbahçe stands raised tensions. As foreign objects were thrown onto the pitch, one individual attacked Ali Koç.

Sports writers evaluated the 4-goal and eventful Göztepe-Fenerbahçe match.

He also deployed a trio at the front: Maximin on the left, En Nesyri on the right, and Dzeko at the point... Of course, the notable detail in this formation was En Nesyri's role as a right winger. Although he played a few matches as a right winger in the past at Malaga and Sevilla, he is a player who has spent 95 percent of his career in the target striker role. However, En Nesyri should still be congratulated for his sincere effort yesterday. Even though he felt out of place early in the match, he kept trying for 70 minutes. He was mobile and constantly asked for the ball. He was rewarded for this appetite by contributing to two goals. It was he who provided the through ball to Osayi-Samuel for the penalty before the first goal. He also scored the second goal himself by coming in from the right. (Uğur Meleke | Hürriyet)

It was not easy for the İzmir team to maintain the same level of physical resistance in the second half while trailing on the scoreboard. As the match gradually shifted toward the structure the yellow-and-navies desired, Koray Günter's goal from a corner kick changed the complexion of the game. Stoilov took all the risks with his substitutions, and Mourinho's response was to reinforce the defense. When a loose ball was sent into the penalty area in the final moments, the Fenerbahçe center-backs made consecutive errors, allowing Romulo to place the ball into the corner, leveling the score and determining the final result of the match. (Engin Kehale | Hürriyet)

If it weren't for Livaković, Fenerbahçe could have even lost this match. In any case, three points were too much for this performance. This match is on Mou from start to finish. Let's say understanding the double striker setup in the first half is one thing. But even though he was ahead by a different margin, he didn't make a single correct move to hold the game. He kept İrfan Can on the bench. It's clear Ferdi has checked out. He's thinking about his transfer. The man is right in a way. He won't put his head in front of a kick. And that's exactly what happened. It's as if the coach is underestimating this league a bit. He has an 'I'll handle it' attitude. But that's not how it works. At least he learned his lesson early. (Halil Özer | Milliyet)

Yet for a Fenerbahçe fan, excluding very strong and extraordinary opponents, only "good and strong games that win matches" were enough!.. Is that too much? Not only the manager but also the president of Fenerbahçe were interesting people. What was the need for Ali Koç to approach within eye contact distance of the Göztepe fans, who were already furious after conceding two goals in stoppage time, just to support the Fenerbahçe fans who could not enter the away section? The second half began with President Ali being escorted away from the difficult situation by the police and seated under protection. Tension out of nothing, in other words. (Ercan Güven | Milliyet)

"THERE IS NO NEED TO PAY MOURINHO 10.5 MILLION EUROS"

In my opinion, he should have taken Dzeko out as well. It was senseless nonsense for Tadic and Dzeko to remain on the pitch while under pressure in the 82nd minute. Why he didn't bring on anyone capable of passing for a team whose physical strength had clearly dropped is in need of explanation. Livakovic saved Mou, who was watching the Göztepe pressure from the sidelines like an Anatolian team coach, twice. In the 88th minute, Dzeko stayed on the pitch and En-Nesyri came off. Cenk and Krunic entered. The pressure could not be broken. After Göztepe's goal in the 68th minute, Fenerbahçe was in a disgraceful state. There is no need to pay Mourinho 10.5 million Euros just to say "let's sit on a 2-1 lead." Finally, what had to happen happened, and in the 95th minute, Göztepe got what its performance deserved. This is what happens when you keep asking for trouble. Ali Koç needs to explain the dynamics of this league and the realities of Fenerbahçe to Mourinho. If a match is going to be given away from 2-0, coaches earning 1 million Euros can do that too. (Serdar Ali Çelikler | HaberTürk)

Göztepe manager Stoilov's choice of a 3-man defense manifested as corridor pressure against Fenerbahçe until the 45th minute. Predicting that Fenerbahçe's physical condition would decline in the second half, Stoilov's decision to make 4 substitutions by the 66th minute was the move that turned the game in Göztepe's favor. It was significant that Fenerbahçe, which had a quite tall group of players on the pitch, conceded a corner kick goal from Koray Günter. The pressure increased so much in favor of Göztepe that it would have been a miracle if the score had not reached 2-2. (Serkan Akcan | Fanatik)

We watched an İsmail Yüksek who fought tremendously in the midfield while Fred was in the hut. At Fenerbahçe, Tadiç (who stayed in the game for 85 minutes) is a shadow of his former self. Perhaps he is uncomfortable in his position, but he is using his jaw and hands more than his feet. Maximin's contribution to the offensive game is significant. Mourinho does not have a habit of making halftime adjustments. He thinks he has won the match and does not take precautions against the disruptions on the field. In the second half of the game, Fenerbahçe gave the ball to the opponent and sat back, chasing counterattacks, but could not find a goal. When the host found the goal with Koray in the last 20 minutes, the match became exciting. With 15 minutes left, Osayi and Maximin came out for Fenerbahçe, and Mert Müldür and Ferdi came in. Why? If Ferdi was going to come in, why didn't he come in at halftime? Why didn't İrfan Can Kahveci get a chance in place of the struggling Tadiç? Fenerbahçe practically committed suicide with the goal they conceded in stoppage time while thinking they were winning the match. There is no explanation for this draw. If there is one, the Portuguese coach will have to explain it. Go ahead and explain, Mourinho... (Faik Çetiner | Fanatik)

Dear Mou; there is no trophy you haven't won in Europe. You are a successful coach, but this is Fenerbahçe. We kept quiet, saying it's adaptation, a new team... But we are seeing a Fenerbahçe that drops back and lets the opponent play one-way traffic even when it's in the lead. We respect you, but not your football right now. Show yourself now. If your team's star in a match is the goalkeeper, you will be heavily criticized. Do you understand, MOURINHO... (Mehmet Ali Sabuncu | Fanatik)

It was clear from the two goals in the stoppage time of a balanced first half—one from an attack and the other from a long-range high pass—that we would be watching an easy match in this 'tough league' during the second half. However, suddenly, even more incomprehensible things happened... Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç, despite having so many important people he could call and so many things he could do to solve a situation he perceived as a problem, bolted and entered the pitch! No regard for accreditation area rules or the order of the game! Just like when he entered the pitch long after the final whistle of the Galatasaray match they won last season... But this time, while the match was still being played... However, this time, due to an intervention by someone in the crowd surrounding him, he even fell to the ground! And thanks to this—or because of this—an ordinary match, instead of being analyzed in terms of the game, turned directly into tabloid fodder. (Cem Dizdar | Fanatik)

As for Fenerbahçe… If Ferdi was in a condition to play, then why wasn't he in the starting 11? If the midfield was left solely to İsmail's defensive coverage and Szymanski's individual playmaking, then it became difficult for the attacking players to find easy positions. Meanwhile, the two key moments where Livakovic showcased his quality were, in my opinion, the most notable developments of this match. Ultimately, despite putting the game in danger in the second half, Göztepe only had the capacity to do so much, but that's football; a wonderful final touch on a loose ball came from Romulo, and the score was leveled. Now, I am truly curious to see what kind of explanation Mourinho will give. (Kemal Belgin | Türkiye Gazetesi)

Saint-Maximin was once again the player who created the most excitement. He was a joy to watch every time he touched the ball. Honestly, it would have been more appropriate for the coach to start the second half with a reinforcement in the midfield. Because the entire midfield was left to Szymanski and İsmail. Mourinho did not make any changes for a long time, and the game first went to 2-1 and then to 2-2 with a goal in the final minute. If the Portuguese manager had made the move to strengthen the midfield when the score was 2-1, he would have won the match comfortably. (İlker Yağcıoğlu | Takvim)

Dribbling at the opposing defense to disrupt their formation is a sound tactic, but it shouldn't be overdone. He needs to learn to contribute as much off the ball as he does on it. Another issue is those sitting on the Fenerbahçe bench. I couldn't make sense of Fred and Ferdi Kadıoğlu sitting on the bench. As someone who played football for years, I know that an injured player cannot be in the squad and sit on the bench next to the coach. Let's say Fred just returned from injury and isn't ready. But what about Ferdi... If he is in the squad but not playing, what does that mean? Fenerbahçe dropping points in İzmir is not a very abnormal result. But dropping points after a match like this, especially when you had a 2-0 lead and couldn't win, will cause a major collapse in team morale. In my opinion, it's much more than just 2 points lost. With so much championship tension in the community, I don't know how level-headed they will be able to remain. By the way, Göztepe's effort and struggle should also be congratulated. They are a very good team. Even at 2-0, they didn't lose hope and saved 1 point. (Engin Verel | Akşam)