Trabzonspor coach Fatih Tekke laments 'unacceptable' mistake after Kasımpaşa draw

Trabzonspor began their Trendyol Süper Lig campaign with a 1-1 draw against Kasımpaşa, a result that left head coach Fatih Tekke expressing his dissatisfaction with the team's performance. "We did not start well today, but we were above our plans in the first half," Tekke stated after the match, acknowledging the team's inability to secure a victory.

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We did not start well today, but we were above our plans in the first half.

Tekke pointed to a specific error in the second half as the turning point that allowed Kasımpaşa to equalize. "The mistake we made in the second half allowed the opponent to equalize. It wasn't meant to be today," he said, emphasizing that such lapses are unacceptable. "The mistake made is unacceptable. We have to do better. It's not about blaming a single player. It's about the intervention style... Consequently, you are punished."

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The mistake we made in the second half allowed the opponent to equalize. It wasn't meant to be today.

Despite the draw, Tekke noted that Trabzonspor had opportunities to score throughout the game. "We got into positions today, but when it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen," he commented. He also highlighted the significance of the upcoming matches, stating, "Trabzonspor's future, especially these 5 weeks and 5 matches, are very important."

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The mistake made is unacceptable. We have to do better. It's not about blaming a single player. It's about the intervention style… Consequently, you are punished.

The coach's remarks underscore a challenging start to the season, with Tekke anticipating further difficulties in the initial phase. "It's a sad and difficult start, we had said that. The next four matches might be even more difficult," he concluded.

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We got into positions today, but when it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen.