Gaziantep’s Yılmaz Eyes Fenerbahçe Upset After Dominant Win: “We Could Have Made History”
Gaziantep, Turkey – October 19, 2025 – Gaziantep Football Club coach Burak Yılmaz declared his team could have achieved a “historical difference” in their commanding 3-2 victory over Antalyaspor, and now, his sights are firmly set on a major upset against Fenerbahçe next week. The win propelled Gaziantep FK to 17 points in the Trendyol Super League standings, while Antalyaspor remains stagnant at 10.
Yılmaz, a former star striker himself, expressed frustration that his team couldn’t maintain their first-half dominance throughout the entire match. we worked very well, we prepared very well. We also made great use of the national break.I think we reflected this on the field,
Yılmaz stated during the post-match press conference. If we look at the whole match, we saw this. Today, after 3-0, there could have been a historical difference. The match could have been 4, 5 or even 6.
The momentum shifted in the second half, wiht Gaziantep conceding two quick goals after what Yılmaz described as an individual mistake
leading to the first. He took responsibility for the lapse, emphasizing the importance of learning from such moments. I need to make a self-criticism for this. Here, it is my fault as a teacher rather than individual mistakes. We will learn the necessary lessons from this.
Despite the second-half wobble, Yılmaz lauded his squad’s overall performance and the renewed strategic approach. We were good as a team today, all my players were good. We have very good players, our performance increased with the change of strategy. If I touched them, they touched me. We worked together, I thank each and every one of them. We changed my style of play. We acted according to the players we had, and the players responded with an effective performance.
Gaziantep’s True Stars: The Fans
Yılmaz was quick to credit the passionate Gaziantep faithful for their crucial role in securing the three points. The star of today is the people and fans of Gaziantep. Our fans are definitely the architects of the 3 points today,
he declared. I thank my players. We enjoyed the game today, and the audience enjoyed it too. I think we will be better. I came here seeing a great opportunity. Gaziantep is a football city, the team is a new team, but when it was integrated, it was a good unity.
Setting the Stage for a Fenerbahçe showdown
Looking ahead to their next league fixture against fenerbahçe, Yılmaz made his intentions clear: Gaziantep is aiming for another victory. Fenerbahçe, a club with a storied history and a massive fanbase, is always a contender. Fenerbahçe is a very big community. If it puts on its jersey, it will play for the championship,
Yılmaz acknowledged. We will look at it match by match. We also want to win the Fenerbahçe match. We expect more intense fan support. Of course, there will be defeats, but how you are defeated is important. We will continue to fight.
This statement from Yılmaz signals a bold ambition from Gaziantep FK. While Fenerbahçe will undoubtedly be the favorites, Yılmaz’s confidence and the team’s recent performance suggest they are ready to challenge the established order. For U.S. sports fans who appreciate underdog stories and tactical battles, this upcoming match between Gaziantep and Fenerbahçe is shaping up to be a must-watch. The question remains: can Gaziantep replicate their attacking prowess and secure a historic result against one of Turkey’s giants?
Further investigation:
* Tactical Analysis: A deeper dive into Gaziantep’s tactical adjustments under Burak Yılmaz and how they might counter Fenerbahçe’s strengths would be of great interest to tactical enthusiasts.
* Player Performance: examining the key players who have stepped up for Gaziantep and their individual contributions could provide valuable insights.
* Fan Impact: Understanding the role of fan support in Turkish football, particularly in cities like Gaziantep, offers a unique cultural outlook for international audiences.
