Former Referees Evaluated Incidents in Beşiktaş and Kocaelispor Match
Following Beşiktaş's 2-1 victory over Kocaelispor, former referees discussed the match's controversial referee decisions on the broadcaster.
After Beşiktaş defeated Kocaelispor 2-1 at home, former referees Seçim Demirel, Aleks Taşçıoğlu, and Bülent Yıldırım came together on the broadcaster's Trio program to evaluate the match's critical referee decisions and controversial incidents.
Penalty Decision Awarded to Beşiktaş
Evaluating the penalty decision given in favor of Beşiktaş in the 29th minute of the match, Bülent Yıldırım stated that there was no doubt about the decision and that the player obstructed his opponent by pulling him from the neck with his left hand.
Controversial Intervention in the Second Half
Regarding the incident in the 48th minute of the match, Aleks Taşçıoğlu stated that Nübel grabbed his opponent's foot with both hands, making the incident a clear penalty and red card requiring the intervention of the VAR system.
Emir Ortakaya and Vlahovic Incident
Speaking about Emir Ortakaya's intervention on Dusan Vlahovic in the 82nd minute of the match, Bülent Yıldırım emphasized that for the action that started outside and continued inside the penalty area, a penalty and a yellow card should have been given.
Onur Öztonga and Vlahovic Incident
The commentators on the broadcaster's program stated that they could not prove a clear violation with the angles available to them regarding the 53rd minute incident involving Onur Öztonga and Vlahovic where Beşiktaş expected a penalty, thereby supporting the on-field decision.