Was the penalty awarded to Fenerbahçe correct? Former referees analyzed the controversial incidents in the Fenerbahçe - Kasımpaşa match

Fenerbahçe hosted Kasımpaşa in the 27th week of the Süper Lig.

Falling 1-0 behind, the Yellow-Navies defeated their opponent 2-1 with goals from Mert Hakan Yandaş and Batshuayi, rising to the top of the table with a game in hand.

In the final minutes of the match, VAR called referee Cihan Aydın to the monitor for a penalty review. After reviewing the incident, Aydın awarded a penalty in favor of Fenerbahçe. The penalty decision made during stoppage time caused controversy in the sports community.

The Trio team on beIN Sports and former referees analyzed the controversial incidents of the Fenerbahçe - Kasımpaşa match.

WAS THE INCIDENT WHERE OOSTERWOLDE WENT DOWN INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE PENALTY AREA?

Bülent Yıldırım: It is a clear penalty inside the penalty area.

Bahattin Duran: It is wrong that VAR did not intervene. Oosterwolde's knee was clearly struck. The foul committed here, as far as I can see, is inside the line. VAR should have informed the referee that this incident was inside the penalty area. The yellow card is correct.

Deniz Çoban: I agree with everything you said about the incident. It is a penalty.

Bünyamin Gezer: The incident is a clear penalty.

WAS THE VAR INTERVENTION CORRECT FOR THE PENALTY AWARDED TO FENERBAHÇE IN THE 90+1ST MINUTE?

Deniz Çoban: Looking from this angle, I cannot say whether it hit his hand or not. If it touched, it looks like it touched his fist. The VAR intervention in this incident is wrong from start to finish. The referee came and watched it, then awarded a penalty. I cannot say it is correct; that is also wrong. This incident should not have been a matter for VAR.

Bahattin Duran: I think it hit the player's hand, but I think it hit his left hand. There is a clear deflection of the ball. There is movement in the finger. But I cannot say it is a clear penalty.

Bülent Yıldırım: This ball deflected from somewhere, but I cannot distinguish it from here. It is wrong for VAR to intervene in this incident; this is a decision for the on-field referee. If a corner kick decision had been made in this situation, who would have objected?

Fırat Aydınus: According to the protocol, VAR cannot call the referee to the monitor for this incident. There is no 100% proof or evidence! If the referee did not award a penalty in the flow of play, the game should have continued.

(Footage taken from beINSports)

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