Loud Noise Created by Beşiktaş Drowned Out the Referee's Whistle

During the UEFA Europa League match where Beşiktaş hosted Crystal Palace, the intense sound and chants created by the black-and-white fans prevented the referee's first-half ending whistle from being heard by some players. During the incident at Dolmabahçe, Crystal Palace players continued to play for about 20 more seconds, while the English press and player Dwight McNeil praised this atmosphere.

In the UEFA Europa League match played between Beşiktaş and Crystal Palace, the atmosphere created by the black-and-white stands overshadowed the match. The continuous chants of the fans who filled Dolmabahçe reached a high sound level in the stadium, preventing some players from hearing the referee's whistle ending the first half.

As a result of this situation, it was reported that Crystal Palace players did not realize the match had stopped and continued to play for about 20 seconds. After the match, the footage that became a trending topic in England spread rapidly on social media platforms, and Dwight McNeil, the English team's player, also evaluated the atmosphere in Dolmabahçe. In his statement, McNeil said, "Personally, it was one of the best atmospheres I have played in. We knew it would be a tough environment to come to."