Fatih Tekke slams referee after Trabzonspor's loss: 'Managed incredibly poorly'

Trabzonspor Technical Director Fatih Tekke strongly criticized the referee's officiating following his team's 1-0 defeat to Ferencvaros. Tekke stated that the match had two significant losses: the scoreline and the red card received by player Nwaiwu.

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The referee managed incredibly poorly.

"The referee managed incredibly poorly," Tekke asserted, responding to a question about the disparity in fouls, with Ferencvaros committing 22 fouls to Trabzonspor's 3. He argued that it was natural for the opponent to foul more when Trabzonspor dominated possession.

Tekke acknowledged that his team had several scoring opportunities but failed to convert them. He noted that despite the loss, his players showed great desire and energy, giving the team confidence that they could still advance. He pointed to the performance of Muçi, who played despite not having trained fully, as an example of the team's commitment.

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This night has two losses. Losing 1-0 and Nwaiwu getting a red card.

Despite the difficult situation, Tekke remains optimistic about the second leg. He believes the team will perform better and expressed unwavering hope for their chances in the upcoming match. The absence of Nwaiwu due to his red card is seen as a significant challenge.

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It's not impossible. Looking at the game, perhaps the score should have been different. We played at a high tempo. They only came to our goal once in the second half. That's how matches go. You have to score the chances you create. It wasn't meant to be.