İsmail Kartal’s Galatasaray record: Why league and cup results need separating
The type of match and the counting method matter. Kartal’s league record is three wins, one draw and one defeat.
İsmail Kartal’s record against Galatasaray as Fenerbahçe coach is back in focus before the derby. Anadolu Agency’s review lists five league meetings: three wins, one draw and one defeat, with five goals scored and two conceded.
Calling his entire record unbeaten would therefore be inaccurate. Combining league and Super Cup results without explaining the method can produce misleading totals.
The 2014 Super Cup was won on penalties. The 2024 edition ended in a forfeited result after Fenerbahçe’s under-19 side withdrew; Zeki Murat Göle was in charge of that team. These circumstances should be distinguished. Past results do not guarantee the outcome of the next derby.
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