In the opening match of the Süper Lig season, Galatasaray faced a surprising 2-2 draw against Çorum FK, a result that left both teams with mixed feelings. Serdar Gürler, a key player for Çorum FK, shared his thoughts after the match, stating, "We are very happy but a bit sad." This sentiment reflects the team's achievement in holding off a historically strong opponent.

Gürler noted that Galatasaray had not lost an opening match at home since the early 1900s, emphasizing the significance of the result. He remarked, "We played well and created opportunities, but we needed to capitalize on them. We scored two goals in five minutes, but after receiving a red card, we lost our momentum." Despite the draw, Gürler found solace in the fact that Çorum FK managed to avoid defeat against a formidable team.

He further highlighted the importance of the match for the local community, as it marked Çorum's first time competing in the Süper Lig against a team with such a strong home record. "We could have taken all three points, but this is a good start for us," he added.

Gürler also commented on the challenges faced by the team, noting that many new transfers joined just a week before the match, leaving them with limited time to train together. However, he expressed confidence in the team's potential, stating, "We are on the path to becoming a competitive team with our ambitious coach. We feel lucky to have such a supportive figure leading us, who acts more like a brother than just a coach."

As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this match, with Galatasaray hoping to bounce back and Çorum FK aiming to establish itself as a strong contender in the league.