Ankaragucu manager Recep Karatepe aims to secure a play-off spot with a strong finish in the last 3 matches, backed by the team's fans and community. According to Fatih Çakmak's report, Karatepe stated that despite the transfer ban and player shortages at the start of the season, the team has made significant progress in the last 6-7 months. The young manager emphasized that the team has made important strides in player development and game philosophy, saying, 'Since I arrived, my goal has always been to be in the play-off and experience the excitement of promotion. I believed in the power of the Ankaragücü community from the start, and thankfully, we have carried this excitement into the last 3 weeks.' Karatepe noted that the team is now in the final stretch of the play-off race, saying, 'We are currently in the play-off pot, and we are trying to stay in it and hold on. Our goal is to be in the play-off with the fewest mistakes and take Ankaragücü to where it deserves to be. I believe that with the unity of our players and the support of our community, we will reach a happy ending.' Ankaragucu's last 3 matches are like finals, and Karatepe emphasized that the team is focused on winning their own matches rather than worrying about their opponents' situations. He continued, 'We have been close to winning in all our matches this season, including the ones we lost. We have achieved our goals in most matches, and in the last 3 weeks, we have been focused only on our own matches. If we win the remaining 3 matches and our opponents lose points, we will already be in the play-off spot.' Karatepe congratulated Batman Petrolspor on their championship win and stated that their primary goal is to win the upcoming match, and then they will evaluate the remaining matches. The manager expressed his satisfaction with the team's motivation and atmosphere, highlighting the strong unity between the management, technical staff, and players. Karatepe noted that the team has a young squad, with 4-5 experienced players, but the majority of the players are under 25 years old. He said, 'We have a young squad, and we are on the right path with this mix of players. The love, respect, work ethic, and desire for improvement are progressing rapidly. The leadership of our experienced players on the field and their sharing with the young players, as well as the players' efforts to learn from us, are making us happy in terms of physical, mental, and tactical development.' Karatepe called on the fans, stating that the team is completely focused on the play-off and success, and the support of the fans plays a decisive role. The manager emphasized that the team is starting to become a developing and competing team, saying, 'One of the main factors is the Ankaragücü community, and another important part is our President İlhami Alparslan and the management, who have created a beautiful environment for us. With the power and support of our fans, we are moving forward in a more beautiful way.' Karatepe highlighted the importance of fan support, especially in home matches, and concluded, 'We would like to thank our fans who welcomed us at Esenboğa Airport after our last match against Kepezspor. Now, we need to show our fan power against our opponents in home matches.'