Former referees evaluate the controversial moments of the Galatasaray - İstanbulspor match: Were the goal cancellation and penalty decision correct?

In the 22nd week of the Süper Lig, Galatasaray hosted İstanbulspor at their home ground.

The Yellow-Reds did not falter in their title race, defeating İstanbulspor 3-1 with goals from Kerem Aktürkoğlu (2) and Mauro Icardi.

The visiting team's only goal came from David Sambissa.

In the 33rd minute of the match, İstanbulspor launched a counter-attack following a corner kick taken by Galatasaray and extended their lead to 2. However, after it was determined that Ali Yaşar had handled the ball inside the penalty area during the corner kick prior to the goal, the goal was canceled and a penalty was awarded in favor of Galatasaray. Comments were made suggesting that Galatasaray's Torreira had fouled İstanbulspor's Ali Yaşar before the penalty incident. 

Former referees analyzed the match's controversial moments on the Trio program broadcast on the host broadcaster beINSports. 

32’ WAS THE PENALTY AWARDED TO GALATASARAY THE CORRECT DECISION?

Deniz Çoban: Lucas Torreira places his hand, but the impact is what matters. The İstanbulspor player has both feet on the ground; this hand does not affect him. If he had jumped, it would have had an effect. In my opinion, this action is not one that would have an impact. The goal cancellation and penalty are correct.

Bülent Yıldırım: Lucas Torreira's hand is not an effective push or pull. The İstanbulspor player jumped forward and touched the ball with his hand. The goal cancellation and foul are correct.

Bahattin Duran: I also think the goal cancellation is correct. There is a slight push from Lucas Torreira. As soon as the player felt the hand, he moved his hand into an unnatural position to exaggerate it, but the ball hit that hand. There was the İsmail Yüksek incident, where a foul had been called. We said it didn't affect the overall match, but that incident resulted in a goal. And you assigned Bahattin Şimşek to the Galatasaray match. I said there was no foul there, and I say there is none here either. You have now tarnished Bahattin Şimşek's reputation.

42’ WAS THE DECISION TO PLAY ON IN THE INCIDENT WHERE İSTANBULSPOR EXPECTED A PENALTY CORRECT?

Bülent Yıldırım: A normal challenge. The decision to play on is correct.

Bahattin Duran: Torreira is playing the ball here, there is no violation, the decision to play on is correct.

Deniz Çoban: I am of the same opinion. No foul.

70' WAS THE DECISION CORRECT ON ICARDI'S CANCELED GOAL?

Bahattin Duran: The cancellation of the goal was correct; the player who made contact during the goalkeeper's save did not deliberately interfere with the ball.

Bülent Yıldırım: This position is offside in every way.

Deniz Çoban: The Video Assistant Referee application was correct. The offside decision is correct.

87' WAS THE RED CARD SHOWN TO MENDY CORRECT?

Bülent Yıldırım: The decision is correct.

Bahattin Turan: A clear red card, I congratulate the VAR referee.

Deniz Çoban: The position is a clear red card.

90+3 WAS THE PENALTY CALLED FOR ICARDI CORRECT?

Bülent Yıldırım: Correct decision.

Deniz Çoban: One of the clearest penalties of this season.

Bahattin Duran: The position is a penalty, clear.

(Footage taken from beINSports)