Trio analyzes the controversial moments of the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby: Was Batrakov's position a penalty?

Offside, foul, and penalty claims in the derby, which Galatasaray won 2-1, were evaluated on Trio; former referees found the match official correct in his critical decisions.

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Trio analyzes the controversial moments of the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby: Was Batrakov's position a penalty?

In the derby of the 9th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahçe 2-1 at Rams Park. Victor Osimhen scored the goals that brought victory to the yellow-red team in the first half. Fenerbahçe's only goal came from İrfan Can Kahveci in the 62nd minute.

Following the match, former referees Bülent Yıldırım and Seçim Demirel, along with guest referee Markus Merk, evaluated the match's prominent controversial positions on the Trio program broadcast on beIN Sports.

A moment from the derby where Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe players are around the referee.

TRIO'S POSITION ANALYSES

The program first discussed whether there was an offside before Osimhen's second goal in the 44th minute. Bülent Yıldırım stated that Marco Lemina remained in a passive position during the play and that the goal was clean. Markus Merk also expressed the opinion that there was no offside. Seçim Demirel stated that the player appearing to be in an offside position did not interfere with play, the opponent, or gain an advantage from the position.

Broadcast footage showing the positions of players around the penalty area during Galatasaray's attack.

Foul and card expectations during the challenge between Osimhen and his opponent in the 47th minute were also put on the table. Markus Merk stated that Osimhen was offside at the start of the position, that both players were making a move for the ball, and that there was no situation requiring a card. While Bülent Yıldırım interpreted the contact as an unintentional step, Seçim Demirel assessed that the contact occurred as a natural part of the game.

A moment of duel between Osimhen and Fenerbahçe players inside the penalty area. — The Osimhen position in the 47th minute. Footage taken from beIN Sports.

Regarding the position in the 67th minute where Batrakov went down in the penalty area, all three referees agreed that there was no need for a penalty decision. Markus Merk said that there was contact, but both players were trying to intervene with the ball at the same time. Bülent Yıldırım and Seçim Demirel also emphasized that the contact was light and remained within the flow of the game.

A moment of contact between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe players near the penalty area.

The handball appeal for which Fenerbahçe expected a penalty in stoppage time was also on the program's agenda. Regarding the position in the 90+5th minute, Bülent Yıldırım said that Torreira pulled his arm back after seeing the risk and that the decision to continue play was correct. Markus Merk and Seçim Demirel also shared the view that the player did not make his body bigger and pulled his arms toward himself.