up on Champions League progression despite a 2-1 defeat
to Benfica.
The Turkish side won the pair's matchday three encounter in
Istanbul by the same scoreline, but were unable to replicate
that feat in Lisbon.
It leaves them three points adrift of second-placed Atletico
Madrid, who they face in their next fixture.
Another loss would eliminate them from the competition, but
the coach is still aiming to finish in the top two rather than
consolidate third place and a subsequent Europa League
berth.
"It's too early to talk about the Europa League, we have two
more games to go," Hamzaoglu said.
"Maybe it seems difficult, but I hope we will chase it. We will
play to win the next two games."
Hamzaoglu was pleased with how his team approached the
game, but felt Benfica's second goal was the decisive factor.
"We played as you should against Benfica here," he added.
"We pressed until the end but unfortunately we couldn't find
the equaliser.
"At 1-1, we were about to take some attacking steps, but the
unexpected second goal kept us at the back."
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