Fenerbahçe remains with 11 players in friendly match following opponent's approval after red card

A notable moment occurred during the friendly match played by Fenerbahçe against the Azerbaijani team Turan Tovuz during the international break. In the match held at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, the yellow-navy team continued to play with 11 players despite the red card.

In the 32nd minute of the match, Mason Greenwood was shown a red card following a challenge on his opponent. Not wanting to be shorthanded in a friendly match, the Fenerbahçe side objected to the decision.

After the game was paused for a while, discussions took place between the two teams. With the mutual agreement of both sides, Adnan Efe Fettahoğlu was brought into the game for Fenerbahçe.

Thus, the yellow-navy team kept the number of players on the pitch at 11 despite Greenwood being sent off with a red card. The first half of the match ended 0-0.

News Source: 12punto