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21.09.2010

Post Match Quotes from Players

Ricardo Quaresma, İbrahim Üzülmez and Mehmet Aurelio have commented Fenerbahçe game.

Ricardo Quaresma: “It was a fast and exciting derby; I am sure everyone enjoyed it. Both teams showed what they were really made of out there. Due to early injuries, we struggled a bit in the first half, but managed to regroup and gained control in the second half. The fans’ support is very important in these types of derby matches. I play much better when I am motivated. This match was a good experience for all us. I always love these types of derbies because you are under the spotlight more than ever.”  
Captain İbrahim Üzülmez: “This was the first time I ever played right fullback at Beşiktaş. I hope I didn’t disappoint any one. I knew I had to defend a quicker player so I played zone defence instead of a close one-on-one coverage. Our left fullback İsmail Köybaşı, who replaced me in this match, is a really versatile young player. He is going to be a part of this for many years to come. He just has to play more defensive at times. I kept warning him during the match and he paid attention to what I said. Compared to the first, we looked much better in the second half and deserved to come away with a point.” 
  
Mehmet Aurelio: “As you all know, I was a Fenerbahçe player before going to Spain; so it’s normal that the fans express their disapproval of me. But boos do not deter me from my purpose on the pitch a bit. We dominated the play in the second half and managed to turn the game around. This away draw will boost our confidence for the next matches. I have no doubt our team is going to get better in the coming weeks.”

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