Two struggling teams meet each other at Sivas. It's such an important game for relegation that Denizlispor must definitely win this one to take advantage , otherwise they could be supposed to play in a lower section next year.
Sivasspor are coming off a 4-1 defeat by Fenerbahce last week. They are not that solid team of last year which'd given a hard fight for title till the last week. They made a lot changed in squad and the manager's been changed also. They are really lacking defensively. They conceded most goals so far , both at and away from home. They made a few new signings but none of those new players looked good enough to help Sivas turn things round. Denizlispor are not so different. They did not win a single game so yet (according to tables,you'll see 2 wins for Denizlispor,but both of those wins are from Ankaraspor games since Ankaraspor's been relegated). Sivasspor have 17 points which is 3rd lowest , 10 points ahead off mutual opponent Denizli. Denizli lost to Galatasaray last week but it's sure their actual rivals are Sivasspor. So this is 6 points game. Not only can both teams not stand hard on defence , but also they urgently need 3 points. Mehmet Yildiz , who helped Sivasspor compete for title race last year , turned back to team following a long term injury and made his season debut and scored Sivasspor's single goal against Fenerbahce last week. His presence is so so important for Sivasspor and he's a key figure for the way Sivas play. He is a strong player , can keep the ball forward and help the other players settle in other half of field. Denizlispor made a lot signings , too. They were not so sharp in last weeks Galatasaray game. They must rathered to hit players and try to injure them than playing football , but they scored a bonus goal thanks to Galasaray goalkeeper Leo Franco. But , it was not football they played. Their defence is a joke , and last week everybody saw that nothing's changed during winter break. Even though they stood at back with 10 players , Galatasaray had many chances whenever they rolled the ball down the flanks and put the pressure on defenders.. Sivas is not an easy plave to play since it's one of the coldest cities in Turkey and neither pitch nor the weather conditions are available for football , however it's more familiar to Sivas' players. So that it'll be another advantage for Sivas. Sivas are the favors here , big favors. It's time for them to form a winning streak , but i don't think Sivas can keep a clean sheet. Neither can Denizli. Cause this might be their last chance on their way retaining Super League presence. Posted on Feb-07-2010 at 11:35 CET |