Strong Reaction from Beşiktaş to Referee Decisions and Physical Interventions
Following the Kocaelispor match, criticisms came from the Beşiktaş camp regarding referee decisions and physical interventions on the pitch.
Beşiktaş Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano and President Serdal Adalı reacted to referee decisions and physical interventions during the match after their 2-1 victory over Kocaelispor.
Kocaelispor Match and the Importance of the Victory
Beşiktaş Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano emphasized the importance of the victory achieved after the international break following their 2-1 win against Kocaelispor.
The experienced coach stated that the players returned late from their national teams and expressed happiness about securing the three points.
Criticism of Physical Interventions on the Pitch
When asked about his views on the referee, Italiano stated that the punching incidents they experienced in two matches were unacceptable.
Emphasizing that punches are things that should not happen on the pitch, the coach expressed that goals and penalties might be disallowed, but punches should not go unpunished.
Emphasis on Away Performance
Noting that Beşiktaş achieves successful results at home, Italiano recorded that the team needs to display a better performance in away matches.
Reaction to the Incident from President Serdal Adalı
Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı, on the other hand, showed a strong reaction after the match regarding the incident where Dusan Vlahovic remained on the ground following an intervention by Emir Ortakaya.
Reference to the Boxing Federation
President Adalı, reminding that Aslan Küçükemre from the Boxing Federation is on the board of directors, jokingly stated that they would seek his help in matches.
Adalı commented that at least in matches, they should be the ones deciding on the slaps and punches they take.