Referee Decisions in Amedspor-Besiktas Match Spark Controversy
Controversial incidents following the Trendyol Super Lig match and statements by club presidents became a major talking point.
The referee decisions during Amedspor's 3-2 victory over Besiktas in the 6th week of the Trendyol Super Lig caused widespread resonance in the sports community, pitting club executives and writers against each other.
Decisions That Dominated the Agenda After the Match
The Super Lig match played in Diyarbakır between Amedspor and Besiktas, which ended with a 3-2 victory for the home team, drew attention with critical referee decisions. The penalty appeals by the black-and-whites and the goals scored became a subject of debate.
While Vlahovic went down inside the penalty box at the 35th minute expecting a penalty, referee Ali Şansalan and the VAR system decided to continue play.
Foul Debates Before the Goal
Just before Amedspor took a 1-0 lead with Gift Orban's goal in the 13th minute, it was claimed that a foul was committed against Besiktas player Salih Özcan, who went down on the turf.
Although the black-and-whites expected the goal to be disallowed in this situation, the goal was validated by the referee's decision and the match continued.
Former Referees' Analysis on the Incidents
Former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel and former FIFA Observer and former Super Lig assistant referee Serdar Akçer stated that it would have been more accurate for the referee to award a penalty for the incident where Vlahovic was brought down.
These evaluations increased criticisms directed at referee performances in the sports community.
Reactions from Club Presidents
Amedspor President Nahit Eren strongly reacted to the situation, arguing that the referees maintained an attitude to help the opponent score.
Besiktas President Serdal Adalı rebelled against the Central Referee Board and the referee decisions, stating that the league cannot be completed this way.
Previous Weeks and Commentators' Views
It was recalled that similar referee controversies had also occurred during the stoppage time of the Kasımpaşa-Amedspor match in the 4th week of the Super Lig. Furthermore, past statements by TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu were brought to mind.
Sports commentators Zafer Arapkirli, Ahmet Ercanlar, Bilgin Gökberk, Tansu Sarı, Mehmet Tufan, and Orhan Yıldırım made various evaluations on the matter, commenting on referee performances.