Ugurcan Cakir We expected a surprise from Georgia but our dreams were dashed
Having secured the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers play-off, the National Football Team will host Spain in their last match. National goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır made evaluations about the Spain match and our World Cup goal.
A National Football Team defeated Bulgaria 2-0 in Bursa in the 5th match of Group E of the 2026 World Cup European Qualifiers. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, who made critical saves when the score was 1-0, made statements about the last match against Spain on November 18.
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'CONDOLENCES TO OUR COUNTRY'
Uğurcan Çakır said the following to the broadcaster
"First of all, I wish God's mercy to our martyrs and my condolences to our country. We are very saddened. Our job here today is football. We have to do our job, no matter what situation we are in. That is why we are here.
Actually, we didn't play badly for 30 minutes in the first half, we were in complete control. We dropped a little bit until the 45th. When we came in, we found out that Spain was leading 3-0. We wanted to play a little more stable and win 2-0. We were in control for 90 minutes, but Bulgaria fought well and had one ball hit the post. Thank God... We had hopes. We were expecting Georgia to get a point. When they led 3-0 at half time, our hopes were dashed. We deserved this win. As a gift to our country. May God have mercy on our martyrs. My condolences to our beautiful country."
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SPAIN QUOTES
"Even though we don't have a claim in the Spain match, it's a big match, we have a big claim. We played badly in the first match, we suffered a heavy defeat. We learned lessons. We lost a 3 point in that match. Our target in the group was second place. Spain is the best team in the world and the favorite of the cup. You have to be realistic. 12 points. We didn't lose except that match. We want to use the lessons of the first match and make our country happy. Everything is for this..."
