Galatasaray reacts to referees while match is ongoing

In the 21st week of the Türkiye Sigorta Basketball Super League held at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center, Galatasaray MCT Technic hosted Türk Telekom. In the breathtaking encounter, the visiting team left the court with a 93-90 victory, celebrating their 13th win of the league. The yellow-red team suffered their 9th defeat of the season.

TENSION ROSE DURING THE MATCH

From the first minutes of the match, both teams drew attention with tough defense and fast breaks. Türk Telekom finished the first quarter leading 22-21 and the half 49-42. At the beginning of the second half, Galatasaray's James Palmer Jr. was ejected from the game after receiving his second unsportsmanlike foul. Immediately after, Galatasaray head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco was disqualified from the match due to his second technical foul. These developments caused tense moments on the sidelines and in the stands.

Increasing their dominance in the third period, the visiting team entered the final quarter with a 76-64 advantage. Despite Galatasaray's efforts in the final section, Türk Telekom maintained their lead in the score and won the match 93-90.

"RESIGN" CALL FROM GALATASARAY TO THE HEAD OF THE REFEREE BOARD

While the match was still ongoing, Galatasaray Sports Club made a harsh post on their social media account directed at Recep Ankaralı, the President of the Central Referee Board of the Turkish Basketball Federation. The statement from the yellow-red club included the words "Recep Ankaralı Resign!". This post caused the reactions to the controversial referee decisions in the match to be reflected on social media as well.

While fans of both clubs made mutual comments on social platforms after the match, the refereeing became one of the details that marked the night. It is noted that the excitement and tension in the Basketball Super League are increasing every week.

News Source: 12punto