Sports writers evaluate the Beşiktaş - Trabzonspor derby: The turning point of the match was the absence of VAR

In the 24th week of the Süper Lig, Beşiktaş hosted Trabzonspor at home.

The Black and Whites won the critical derby 2-0 with goals from their young star Semih Kılıçsoy.

Sports writers wrote about the derby in which Beşiktaş defeated Trabzonspor 2-0.

Here are the comments from the sports writers: 

"ATTACKING POWER WILL INCREASE"

Güntekin Onay: "Other than Semih Kılıçsoy, there wasn't much to talk about yesterday. While Beşiktaş managed to overcome their opponent, who is in crisis, with their desire to win and game discipline, it would be optimistic to say that the Black and Whites played good football. Once Arthur Masuaku and Vincent Aboubakar join the team and Rachid Ghezzal is ready, Beşiktaş's attacking power will increase even further." (Hürriyet) 

"I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF WATCHING SEMİH"

Ali Ece: "When Semih is on the pitch, you want the ball to constantly come to him; although the ball came to Semih sparingly due to the lack of quality among the remaining Beşiktaş players, it was meaningful. In the first goal he scored, Semih hit such a delicious shot with his left that he practically meant to say, 'I don't have a weak foot, I have another foot.' While Semih shot with his left for the first goal, he practically dragged his opponents behind him with his right for the second goal. Cruyff used to say that every disadvantage in football has an advantage, as long as you know how to use it. I can't get enough of watching Semih; I wish he could play with a Ghezzal at the level of the Sergen Yalçın era or a 2016-model Quaresma on his right, a Babel from the Şenol Güneş era on his left, and players of Sosa-Talisca quality behind him so he could meet the ball in positions where he could be more frequent and effective!" (Fanatik)

"IT SHOULD BE SEEN AS A SEASON OF PURIFICATION"

Olcay Çakır: "Trabzonspor did not start the game badly. Nor did they continue badly. Even the addition of Trezeguet to the current squad was enough to create visible differences in the game. While the scenario could have evolved into a different place if a clear penalty had been awarded, the fact that the rebound turned into a goal turned all the balances in the game in favor of the home team. Despite the full-backs behind them, Visca and Trezeguet carried the ball well. Instead of waiting for the development of the full-backs, it is essential to look for players to replace them now. Trabzonspor needs players in many positions. Full-backs, the center, and the stopper line are areas that need to be completely changed... The Berat-Mendy duo, who started the game well, experienced drops again, centered on Berat. Despite all this, Trabzonspor also had clear positions. Perhaps they played one of their best games this season, despite all the negatives, deficiencies, and inadequacies. The lost season should be seen as a great season of purification. Perhaps there would be no better confrontation than this in a season of opportunity for change and transformation. It is essential to look at it that way and continue." (Fanatik) 

"THE TURNING POINT OF THE MATCH WAS THE ABSENCE OF VAR"

İskender Günen: "Why does VAR exist? Why is it different depending on the team? 'VAR' happens depending on the team or the power. The turning point of this match was the absence of VAR. In the first half, there was a position involving Trabzonspor's Bardhi in the penalty area, and VAR was nowhere to be found. In my opinion, it is a position that should definitely be evaluated as a penalty. If VAR had intervened and a penalty had been awarded, would such a score have emerged in yesterday's match? This is the event that needs to be questioned and is the summary of yesterday's match." (Sabah)