Sports writers evaluate the Kayserispor-Beşiktaş match: Referee scandals never end

Beşiktaş, one of the title contenders in the Süper Lig, overcame the Kayserispor hurdle with 3 goals and finished the week with 3 points. Sports writers evaluated this victory by Beşiktaş.

The 4-0 defeat against Ajax, as we saw in the first half of the match in Kayseri, created not only embarrassment but also physical fatigue and lethargy. Nevertheless, without being unfair, we must state that we look with appreciation at Rashica's efforts and his effectiveness on the right wing. Apart from Mert's high standard among those left behind, there was no one in the first half who entered the game, lived the match, or showed the determination to take control. In the second half, Gedson scored a goal by stealing the ball so intelligently that he turned the game into entertainment. The other goals followed. (Attila Gökçe | Milliyet)

Kayserispor, having analyzed Beşiktaş's UEFA Europa League match against Ajax very well, started the game with a high press similar to Ajax's, which once again made it difficult for the black-and-whites to build up play and transition. Although Beşiktaş players found clear-cut chances in the following minutes, they failed to put on a satisfying performance. Furthermore, their tempo was very low. On the left, Ernest Muçi remained very ineffective. The fact that he was playing alongside Emirhan for the first time behind him created another handicap. On the right, Rashica, who had to play in the full-back position in this match, was practically left alone. This was because Joao Mario, who appeared on paper to be in front of him, constantly drifted inside. Emirhan made very critical interventions in defense. However, he could not provide an attacking contribution. For this reason, I would have expected Giovanni van Bronckhorst to start the second half with Zaynutdinov and Semih Kılıçsoy in place of Emirhan and Ernest Muçi, and to refresh the left flank. (Tolga Ersarı | Milliyet)

Beşiktaş won with 3 goals away in Kayseri yesterday, but they did not play a particularly pleasing or high-tempo game. Our representatives in Europe are currently in a congested fixture, having played 3 league matches and 2 international matches within 15 days. Naturally, every coach considers these 5 matches as a whole and tries to use their players economically. Giovanni van Bronckhorst is one of them. However, I am not convinced that the Dutch coach has distributed playing time in the most rational way during this 450-minute period. Of course, I have great respect for the coach, but I do have some small question marks in my mind regarding his choices. (Uğur Meleke | Hürriyet)

Beşiktaş was denied two penalties. In the 72nd minute, the goalkeeper's body language shows that he had put the ball back into play. When the Eagle (Beşiktaş) picked up the ball there, a penalty should have been awarded. It was incorrect to award a penalty for Uduokhai's challenge on Paulista in the 84th minute; the cancellation following the VAR intervention was correct. However, a penalty should have been awarded for the Attamah-Immobile incident in the attacking phase. (Fırat Aydınus | Hürriyet)

Referee scandals have been relentless since the beginning of the season. Especially the errors in the VAR room... There is something to debate in every match. Atilla Karaoğlan had a very poor game. The VAR, which was supposed to assist him, was once again one of the disappointing elements. Emre Kargın in the VAR room must have watched the foul on Immobile frame by frame just like the rest of Turkey, but neither Karaoğlan nor Kargın in the VAR saw it. In short, we once again watched a match where the referees drove football fans crazy. Come on, bring the issue of foreign referees back to the agenda while there is still time. Especially in the VAR room. Because this cannot go on like this. It is clear that the Central Referee Committee (MHK) cannot solve this with the staff they have. Another thing that needs to be done is for the TFF to urgently bring goal-line technology to Turkey. (Murat Özbostan | Sabah)

A tough match, a good result... There were mandatory rotations made after the Ajax match. Some of these rotations were forced, while others were tactical. But regardless of the reasons, aside from Rashica's overall performance, we cannot say that these changes contributed to the game to the desired extent. Especially in the first half, the game developed in the way Kayserispor wanted to direct it. Despite everything, there were opportunities created by Immobile, Rafa, and Muçi in the first half as well. In the second half, Beşiktaş shifted gears a bit, moved forward, and brought the game to the level they wanted. In this section, we saw the players who have made the difference for Beşiktaş since the beginning of the season step up. With Rafa Silva, Fernandes, Immobile, and Rashica, Beşiktaş once again took the initiative and asserted its weight on the game. The individual quality of these players continued to keep Beşiktaş within its target. (Ali Gültiken | Sabah)

Gio was pleased with the performance of Rafa Silva, whom he deployed behind the striker again, but replaced Muçi with Semih after not getting what he expected from him on the left wing. The plans of Burak Yılmaz, who closed off Beşiktaş's transition lanes and played an evenly matched game in the first half, were disrupted by the mistakes of goalkeeper Bilal and especially young Baran, combined with Gedson's pressing and opportunism. (Fatih Doğan | Sabah)

Beşiktaş secured the three points they deserved despite refereeing errors. Our FIFA referee Atilla Karaoğlan cannot even manage a match like this, making nonsensical decisions. He is making a laughingstock of himself. At least 3 of the 9 foul whistles he blew in the first half were unnecessary. He is calling fouls even for very simple contacts. In the 72nd minute, the Kayserispor goalkeeper put the ball into play, and Kartal, who was on the side, touched the ball with his hand; this incident inside the penalty area is a clear penalty! Well, Atilla, why are you having the kick retaken? The ball has entered play, the game has started, what is it to you if number 8 Kartal made a mistake! He shouldn't have! Beşiktaş's penalty went down the drain. (Mustafa Çulcu | Sabah)

After Beşiktaş brought the score to 2-0 via a penalty, the referee did not award a penalty when Attamah hugged Immobile from behind to compensate for his mistake. What is going on, Mr. Atilla? Is there a penalty quota per team in matches? Furthermore, was calling a penalty for Felix's foot hitting his own teammate Gabriel also due to this secret penalty quota that only Mr. Atilla seems to know about, which we are unaware of? Mr. Atilla can memorize the rules as much as he wants, he does not know football! If it weren't for VAR, a huge scandal would have occurred; even with VAR, his failure to award a penalty for the Immobile-Attamah position is already a mistake bordering on a scandal. (Ali Ece | Fanatik)

Let's give priority to referee Atilla Karaoğlan. Felix Uduokhai's 'karate move' inside the penalty area injured his teammate Gabriel Paulista; what does that position have to do with a penalty? What is the point of awarding a penalty and then canceling it after a warning from VAR? If you had shown Felix Uduokhai a 'yellow card' for injuring his teammate, believe me, no one would have said a word! More importantly, why did you remain indifferent to Joseph Attamah 'tackling' Ciro Immobile inside the penalty area before that incident? It is becoming increasingly difficult to understand you and your administrations, just like how Trabzonspor paid off its 2.7 billion lira debt to the Banks Association!... (Asena Özkan | T24)