Controversial decisions in Gençlerbirliği-Fenerbahçe match: Penalty comments from former referees

Following the match in which Fenerbahçe defeated Gençlerbirliği 2-1 away from home, the refereeing decisions became one of the prominent topics of the agenda. Evaluating the match on beIN Trio, Seçim Demirel, Bülent Yıldırım, and Deniz Çoban made notable comments, especially regarding the incidents inside the penalty area.

The duel with Guendouzi before Gençlerbirliği's goal in the 37th minute of the match was also on the agenda of the former referees. All three commentators shared the view that there was no foul in the position. Seçim Demirel stated that the Gençlerbirliği player touched the ball first and the subsequent contact was not sufficient for a foul.

Bülent Yıldırım also expressed that while there was contact with the knee while playing the ball, it did not reach the level of an infringement. Deniz Çoban evaluated the position as "clean" and said he did not see a foul that would affect the referee's decision before the goal.

The incident in the 49th minute where Mert Müldür fell in the penalty area was one of the moments where a common opinion was formed in the evaluations. Seçim Demirel stated that the defender made an uncontrolled contact and argued that the position should have been a penalty.

Bülent Yıldırım commented on the position as an "indisputable penalty." Deniz Çoban also argued that the intervention made while the ball was in play was inexplicable and that a penalty decision should have been given in favor of Fenerbahçe.

The ball hitting Goutas's hand from Talisca's shot in the 71st minute caused a disagreement among the commentators. Seçim Demirel stated that Goutas's arm was not in a natural position and that a penalty decision should have been given in this position.

Bülent Yıldırım, on the other hand, argued that the player did not have enough time to avoid the ball due to its speed and distance, and found the decision to continue play correct. Deniz Çoban also stated that the arm was within the natural action of the body and evaluated the referee's decision to continue the game as correct.

The incident in the 80th minute where Oğulcan Ülgün expected a penalty in the penalty area was also discussed. Bülent Yıldırım said he respected the decision to continue, stating that there was no conviction that Skriniar hit his opponent with his elbow. Seçim Demirel also stated that he did not see an intervention that would qualify as a foul in the position.

News Source: 12punto