Was Nelsson's challenge in the Galatasaray - Adana Demirspor match a penalty? Former referees weigh in
The penalty incident involving Nelsson in the Galatasaray – Adana Demirspor match was analyzed by former referees on the Trio program broadcast on beINSports.
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Galatasaray defeated Adana Demirspor 3-1 at home in the 15th week of the Süper Lig, rising to the top of the table with a game in hand.
The controversial incidents of the match were analyzed by former referees Deniz Çoban, Bülent Yıldırım, and Bahattin Duran on the Trio program on beINSports.
The following assessments were made regarding the penalty decision that sparked debate at RAMS Park and other incidents:
THE INCIDENT WHERE NDIAYE EXPECTED A PENALTY
Deniz Çoban: This is an incident that has nothing to do with a penalty. There is no aspect of this that resembles a penalty.
Bahattin Duran: For me, there is not much detail to discuss either. It is an aerial duel, and both players drop themselves to the ground very quickly. The play is legitimate.
Bülent Yıldırım: Ndiaye gets in front of his opponent, tries to initiate contact, and goes down easily. The referee's angle is also good. He saw it from the right angle, the decision to continue play is correct.
IS THE PENALTY DECISION IN NELSSON'S INCIDENT CORRECT?
Deniz Çoban: How does one expand their body, how does one become a barrier? This is how you become a barrier. There is nothing to debate about this. It is a clear penalty. But the referees should have made this decision. The referee is looking from here, the player knocks him down, no card is issued. The referee gets a match, VAR does not. Tomorrow, Abdülkadir Bitigen will get a match, VAR will not. Is that how it works?
Bahattin Duran: This incident is an indisputably clear penalty. Deniz Çoban also explained it. Nelsson put his left arm behind him, but he raised his elbow, expanding his body. This is absolutely and definitely not a natural position. He made his body bigger to prevent the ball from passing. The penalty for this is a spot-kick. VAR intervened correctly.
Bülent Yıldırım: I also think there is nothing to debate. I would have preferred the referee to catch it. The referee's angle was suitable enough that it shouldn't have been left to VAR.
(Footage taken from beINSports)