Sports writers evaluate the Trabzonspor - Galatasaray match: Psychological advantage is with Galatasaray

In the 21st week of the Süper Lig, Galatasaray was the guest of Trabzonspor.

The Yellow-Reds defeated Trabzonspor 5-1 in a week where Fenerbahçe dropped points. Galatasaray's goals were scored by Zaha (2), Kaan Ayhan, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu (2), while Trabzonspor's only goal came from Enis Destan.

With this result, Galatasaray equaled its points with the leader Fenerbahçe and rejoined the title race.

Sports writers commented on Galatasaray's emphatic victory.

UĞUR MELEKE: THE PROUD ARCHITECT OF THE VICTORY IS OKAN BURUK

Okan Buruk's strategy yesterday was inspired by the successful final 20 minutes of the Kayseri match. Against Kayseri, the setup with Kaan at left-back and Barış on the right wing in the final section provided attacking continuity, and the victory had already come with the penalty won by Barış. Buruk remained loyal to that model; yesterday he kept Kaan at left-back, Kerem Demirbay in the center, and Barış on the right wing. The surprise role at the very front belonged to Zaha. The fact that Barış, Kaan, Kerem, and Zaha all contributed with goals or assists yesterday is proof of the success of Okan Buruk's derby strategy.

Although Zaha has shown an inconsistent performance this season, he reminded everyone last night that he is a very high-quality footballer. He was almost on his tiptoes from the first minute of the match. He was always lively, eager, and mobile. Okan Buruk had defeated Fenerbahçe by a wide margin in the first half of last season by keeping Icardi on the bench and using Barış at the front. Yesterday, he won by a wide margin by giving Zaha the center-forward role. The chief architect of these victories is definitely Okan Buruk with his correct decisions. (Hürriyet)

AHMET ÇAKAR: THEY RAINED DOWN GOALS

G.Saray started the match 1-0 ahead with Zaha's goal. Then, even though it didn't seem like they were playing very well, they found many opportunities from counter-attacks. They rained down goals. Actually, the score could have been even more lopsided. The psychological advantage is shifting from F.Bahçe to G.Saray, and the excitement continues at full speed. It seems that it will continue until the last week. (Sabah)

ERMAN ÖZGÜR: A VERY VALUABLE VICTORY

Okan Buruk's starting choices paid off in the first half. The choice of Kaan Ayhan at left-back was safer against Visca, and the preference for Barış Alper, who plays in the same position but makes many mistakes, on the right wing provided a more productive look. At the same time, Zaha, who could not provide what was expected on the wing, doing a good job as a center-forward and scoring a goal brought a scoreboard advantage to Galatasaray with a game where the pieces fell into place.

The difference in quality between the teams was also felt in the substitutions. While Galatasaray had the luxury of bringing in Davinson Sanchez when its best defender Abdülkerim was injured, Abdullah Avcı brought in Mehmet Can, perhaps one of the most ordinary full-backs in the league, to change the fate of the game.

In a Galatasaray team that exceeded its general tempo as a team and played well, Kerem D., Zaha, Kaan A., and Torreira stood out. Kerem Aktürkoğlu put the final touch with the goal he scored at the last moment. Considering the points dropped by Fenerbahçe, this clear victory from the Trabzonspor away game was very, very valuable. (Fanatik)

LEVENT TÜZEMEN: PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVANTAGE IS WITH GALATASARAY

In my commentary on the cup match played against Ümraniye, I wrote the following: "I wish Coach Okan had played Zaha, who played as a center-forward for 75 matches at C.Palace, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists, as a center-forward. He could use Barış in attack and assign Kaan to left-back." Thank you, Okan Buruk. He started by putting Zaha at center-forward, Barış on the right wing, and Kaan Ayhan at left-back. These correct moves by Coach Okan enabled G.Saray to win the match by a wide margin in the most difficult away game.

The Trabzon victory will bring self-confidence to G.Saray. It will provide a psychological advantage in the championship race. I think that with this emphatic victory, G.Saray will get back on track and catch its rhythm. The return of Icardi and Sanchez will also strengthen Coach Okan's hand. (Sabah)

OĞUZ DİZER: KAAN AYHAN DID NOT LET VISCA BREATHE

Kaan Ayhan both did not let Visca breathe and scored his goal, solidifying the defense. Kerem Demirbay, Barış Alper, and Mertens truly added life with their assists and class. They got through the very difficult Trabzon away game with 3 points. (Fanatik)

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