MKE Ankaragücü triumphs over Kayserispor, 3-1
MKE Ankaragücü, a TFF 1. League team, defeated Super League club Kayserispor 3-1 in a friendly match.
Trendyol Super League team Mondihome Kayserispor faced a 3-1 loss to Trendyol 1. League team MKE Ankaragücü in a preparation match.
In the match played at Kayserispor Recep Mamur Facilities, the yellow-red team started with the lineup: Bilal Bayazıt, Attamah, Cardoso, Gökhan Sazdağı, Mehmet Eray Özbek, Ramazan Civelek, Shukurov, Arif Kocaman, Aylton Filipe Boa Morte, Ackah, and Jeanvier.
MKE Ankaragücü's starting lineup included Bahadırhan Güngördü, Kitsiou, Yıldırım Mert Çetin, Mahmut Tekdemir, Abdurrahim Dursun, Cem Türkmen, Ali Kaan Güneren, Saponora, Bajic, Rodruguis, and Bassogog.
MKE Ankaragücü won the match 3-1, with goals scored by Saponora in the 23rd minute, Ali Kaan Güneren in the 43rd minute, and substitute Cephas in the 70th minute. Kayserispor's lone goal came from Mehmet Eray Özbek in the 68th minute.
“Winning Doesn’t Mean Much”
After the match, MKE Ankaragücü Head Coach Cihat Arslan thanked the Kayserispor team for their hospitality.
He noted that it was a good and fair match, despite a moment of tension at the end. Arslan emphasized the strength and importance of their squad.
"We wanted to evaluate our players in a broad setting and match atmosphere," Arslan said. "We must avoid any mistakes on the road to the championship. We noticed a few physical shortcomings and some areas of improvement in our play. As coaches, we focus on these deficiencies during this period. This was a friendly match, and even a loss would not have mattered. Winning right now does not mean much. I wish Kayserispor success."
Will Tolga Ciğerci Stay on the Team?
When asked about their transfer targets, Arslan said, "Everyone knows we are looking for a center-back and a forward. We need a player to support Bajic and increase competition in the defense, possibly starting or coming off the bench. We do not want more than two players; we consider this sufficient."
Arslan confirmed that Tolga Ciğerci would stay on the team and expressed their happiness if Efkan Bekiroğlu, a very valuable player, remained with the team.
