Emre Belözoğlu Celebrates First Win with Kasımpaşa in Thrilling Derby
Kasımpaşa defeated Fatih Karagümrük 3-2 in a closely contested match on Tuesday, February 16, 2026, marking the first victory for manager Emre Belözoğlu. The win came in the 22nd week of the Trendyol Super League, played at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium.
Match Highlights
Kerem Demirbay opened the scoring for Kasımpaşa in the 19th minute. Cenk Tosun extended the lead in the 62nd minute, followed by a goal from İrfan Can Kahveci in the 71st minute, bringing the score to 3-0. Fatih Karagümrük fought back with goals from Filip Mladenovic (80th minute) and Ahmed Traore (90+2 minute), but ultimately fell short.
Belözoğlu’s Post-Match Comments
Following the match, Emre Belözoğlu expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating that securing 20 points would significantly alleviate pressure. He noted the team’s strong performance in the first 70 minutes, highlighting their control of possession and strategic positioning against Karagümrük’s defensive setup.
“We demand to enjoy the first victory. We have longed for such a feeling for a long time,” Belözoğlu said. He emphasized the importance of each point earned as they strive to climb the league standings. He also stated that accumulating at least 20 points would provide a comfortable buffer, with a realistic target of 37-38 points for overall security.
Looking Ahead
Kasımpaşa will face a challenging away match against Fenerbahçe in the next round of the Trendyol Super League. Belözoğlu acknowledged the strength of Fenerbahçe but affirmed his team’s focus on securing points. Fatih Karagümrük will host Samsunspor in their next fixture.
League Standings
This victory elevates Kasımpaşa to 19 points in the league table, while Fatih Karagümrük remains on 12 points.
Claudio Winck’s Suspension
Kasımpaşa’s Claudio Winck will be unavailable for the upcoming match against Fenerbahçe due to a yellow card received during the match against Fatih Karagümrük, resulting in a suspension.