The Trio team analyzes... Was the decision on Galatasaray's 2nd goal correct? Should Torreira have received a red card?

Galatasaray managed to maintain its lead by defeating Başakşehir 2-1 away in the 19th week of the Süper Lig, thanks to goals from Barış Alper Yılmaz. Referee decisions in the match were highly debated. The Trio team evaluated all the controversial positions in the match. 

2' Opoku receives a yellow card after a foul on Osimhen. Is the card decision correct?

Bahattin Duran: It is very subjective. If the referee had shown a red card, VAR could not have intervened. In my opinion, a yellow card is correct. Since the ball went to the player's right from the air, it is a bit difficult to control. If it had gone to his right on the ground, it would have been a clearer goal-scoring opportunity.

Bülent Yıldırım: It should have been a clear goal-scoring opportunity and a red card. The instruction given to VAR in such positions is: it cannot intervene unless there is a 100 percent goal-scoring opportunity.

Deniz Çoban: Osimhen takes the ball to his right with his left foot. Osimhen evades his opponent from the ball. Logically, he cannot throw the ball to his left. If Opoku had not fallen, he would have already had possession of the ball. In my opinion, it should have been a red card for a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

16' The incident where Yunus Akgün was brought down just outside the penalty area and received a yellow card.

Bahattin Duran: It is correct for Yunus Akgün to receive a yellow card for dissent, but a clear foul was committed against Yunus. The referee could not evaluate the foul. It was a clear foul committed by the Başakşehir players. It is correct that Yunus received a yellow card after his protests.

Bülent Yıldırım: The Başakşehir player disrupted Yunus's balance; it is a clear foul.

Deniz Çoban: There is nothing to say. It is a clear foul.

21' Is the yellow card decision correct following the foul committed by Kaan Ayhan on Davidson?

Bahattin Duran: The foul and card decision are correct. If Davidson hadn't pulled his foot back, he would have torn his ligaments.

Bülent Yıldırım: The yellow card is correct.

Deniz Çoban: The card is correct.

27' Is the play-on decision correct regarding the ball hitting Hamza's hand during Mertens' cross?

Bahattin Duran: In my opinion, it is a clear penalty. Whoever we ask, they would call it a penalty. Some might say play on. VAR should have intervened.

Bülent Yıldırım: This movement is not natural. Does a defender defend against an incoming ball like this? This ball is coming from a distance, it is not unexpected, the player is being clumsy. It is an open, indisputable, clear penalty. VAR should have intervened.

Deniz Çoban: It is 100 percent a handball. But how? The ball is coming from a long distance. It is not an unexpected ball for the defender. He can coordinate his body. The ball is coming from 25 meters away. There is no player who missed the ball beforehand. There is nothing. He can adjust his own position from the furthest point. The hand is also not a support hand. He is extending his arm, which missed the ball. The hand and arm are not in a natural position. He could have moved his hand away until the ball arrived. He is not taking precautions. The ball hits his hand. It is an indisputable penalty. The VAR should have intervened.

31' Is the yellow card decision correct for Torreira's foul on Kemen?

Bahattin Duran: The foul decision is correct, but I do not see a situation that requires a card. This action is not reckless. This is just a foul.

Bülent Yıldırım: I do not see any recklessness. This warrants a foul, but not a yellow card.

Deniz Çoban: There should be no card for this position.

37' Is the card decision correct for the position where Hamza brought down Barış Alper?

Bahattin Duran: The foul and card decision is 100 percent correct. He has no chance of reaching the ball. He grabbed and pulled his jersey.

Bülent Yıldırım: There is nothing to discuss.

Deniz Çoban: Unsportsmanlike conduct.

45' Was the color of the card correct for Keny's challenge on Davinson?

Bahattin Duran: The yellow card decision is correct.

Bülent Yıldırım: There is no elbow, it is not a violent challenge. A yellow card is sufficient.

Deniz Çoban: The action looks harsher than it is, but the referee gave a yellow card. The card is sufficient.

51' Was the decision to play on correct in the position where Keny went down in the penalty area?

Bahattin Duran: There is no penalty. Abdülkerim made a risky move. He could not play the ball. If the leg he extended did not play the ball and tripped his opponent, we would call it a penalty. Abdülkerim's leg and Keny's leg did not make contact. Looking at the photo, the feet look close, but there is a 1-meter distance between them. The knee he swept on the ground also did not make contact. The decision to play on is correct. A yellow card for simulation could be considered for Keny. There is definitely no penalty.

Bülent Yıldırım: There is no penalty. It is a difficult position.

Deniz Çoban: There is a one-meter difference between where Keny's foot lands and where Abdülkerim's foot lands. At no point does Abdülkerim make contact with Keny. Keny threw himself to the ground. Keny was already playing on a yellow card at this minute. There is no penalty. Keny should have received a yellow card.

59' Was there a foul before the second goal scored by Barış Alper Yılmaz? Is the decision to let play continue correct?

Bahattin Duran: Osimhen did not bring the ball down with his hand from the air. His hand is in the most natural position possible here. There is definitely no handball. We examined 3 positions. There is no handball, there is slight contact with his foot, but it is not a foul. The ball clearly hits his hand in a natural position. The decision to let play continue is correct. According to the VAR protocol, there is no violation. Consequently, the decision to continue play is correct.

Bülent Yıldırım: For me, the decision is also correct. There is no violation.

Deniz Çoban: In the first position, what I see is the ball hitting Osimhen's stomach. What can a player's body action be at 35-40 centimeters? This is an unexpected ball. Under the rules of the game, if that ball had hit Osimhen's hand and resulted in a goal, the goal would have been disallowed, but there is no chance to cancel it after he makes the pass. It is not a deliberate play. The decision to let play continue is correct. There is no issue for VAR.

70' Was the decision correct regarding the foul Hamza Güreler committed on Barış Alper? Was a card necessary?

Bahattin Duran: A second yellow card is necessary. It is an uncontrolled stamp. Hamza should have been sent off.

Bülent Yıldırım: It is difficult to catch on the field, but a second yellow card would have been more correct.

Deniz Çoban: Clearly a second yellow card.

74': During a corner kick taken by Başakşehir, Piatek fouled Torreira while attempting an overhead kick and received a yellow card. Is the decision correct?

Bahattin Duran: He took a risk with this move. The decision is correct.

Bülent Yıldırım: The decision is correct.

Deniz Çoban: The yellow card is correct. The referee blew the whistle late.

76': Should Sallai have received a card for the foul he committed on Figueiredo?

Bahattin Duran: Sallai has no chance of reaching the ball. It is an uncontrolled movement. He should have received a yellow card.

Bülent Yıldırım: Uncontrolled movement. He should have received a yellow card.

Deniz Çoban: It was an uncontrolled foul. It should have been a yellow card.

76' Should a penalty have been called for the challenge between Jakobs and Opoku during the free kick taken by Başakşehir?

Bahattin Duran: I see the ball touching Opoku. It hits Opoku's right shoulder. I see this as a shoulder. I could not find a penalty here. The decision to continue play is correct.

Bülent Yıldırım: Jakobs' arm is not in a natural position. I see it deflecting off Opoku's right shoulder. Were we able to find any evidence? The decision to continue play is correct.

Deniz Çoban: I see the ball touching the hand. In another angle, I saw it deflecting off his left shoulder. It hits Opoku's right shoulder. There are 8 angles of the position. Let our viewers decide. The decision to continue play is correct.

79' Is the decision correct regarding the yellow card shown to Sallai?

Bahattin Duran: The decision is correct.

Bülent Yıldırım: The decision is correct.

Deniz Çoban: The decision is correct.