Emre Belözoğlu Calls Refereeing a "Disaster" After Kasımpaşa's Heavy Loss
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Kasımpaşa's coach Emre Belözoğlu expressed deep disappointment after his team's 4-0 loss to Başakşehir in the Trendyol Süper Lig.
- Belözoğlu criticized his team's lack of performance and desire, stating he did not expect such a poor showing after a good nine-game run.
- He also strongly criticized Turkish referees, calling their performance a
Kasımpaşa Technical Director Emre Belözoğlu did not mince words following his team's heavy 4-0 defeat to Başakşehir, labeling the performance a "disaster." Belözoğlu, a respected figure in Turkish football, expressed profound disappointment, particularly given the team's prior strong nine-game streak.
Söylenebilecek çok fazla bir cümle yok diye düşünüyorum. Oyun olarak büyük bir hayal kırıklığı. Oyunun 1. dakikası itibarıyla takımımız bize bu duyguyu hiç vermedi. 9 haftadır iyi giden takımın bu kadar yumuşak kalması büyük bir hayal kırıklığı. Çıkarmamız gereken paylar var. Ne olursa olsun bu kadar kötü oyun beklemiyordum. Ayağa kalkmamız lazım.
"There isn't much to say," Belözoğlu stated at the post-match press conference. "It was a huge disappointment in terms of play. From the first minute, our team never gave us that feeling. It's a great disappointment for the team that has been doing well for 9 weeks to be so soft. We have to draw lessons. Regardless, I didn't expect such a bad game. We need to get back up."
Bir hakem faciasına rağmen Başakşehir'i tebrik ederim. İşlerini çok kolaylaştıran bir hakem vardı. Net bir ofsayt gol verildi. Net bir kırmızı kart verilmedi. İkinci yarı yine net bir kırmızı kart verilmedi.
However, Belözoğlu's frustration extended beyond his own team's shortcomings. He launched a scathing attack on the officiating, calling the referees a "disaster." "I've been playing football for nearly 24 years. I've been a coach for 5-6 years. I've never seen it this bad," he declared. "I've stopped feeling sorry for referees in Turkey. I'm thoroughly tired of watching such poor referee performances. I don't even want to talk about them. Including today and the Göztepe match, there are too many bad mistakes that wouldn't even be discussed in VAR and AVAR."
Türkiye'de hakemler bir facia. Hemen hemen hepsi. Kariyerimde 24 seneye yakın futbol oynadım. 5-6 senedir de hocayım. Hiç bu sene kadar kötüsünü görmedim.
Despite the controversial officiating, Belözoğlu urged his team to focus on their own performance and fight for survival in the league. "There are 9 points left. With God's permission, we will take the field with every fiber of our being to stay in the league," he vowed. This sentiment highlights the critical juncture Kasımpaşa finds itself in, with Belözoğlu aiming to rally his squad despite the external frustrations.
Bu kadar kötü hakem performanslarını izlemekten fazlasıyla yorgunum. Onlar hakkında konuşmak dahi istemiyorum. Bugün ve Göztepe maçı dahil olmak üzere VAR ve AVAR'da da konuşulmayacak kadar çok kötü hatalar var.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.