Was the penalty awarded to Fenerbahçe correct? Former referees weigh in...

In the 22nd week of the Süper Lig, league leaders Fenerbahçe were guests of Başakşehir.

The Yellow-Navies maintained their lead by defeating their opponent 1-0 with a penalty goal scored by Batshuayi in the 90+4th minute.

Former referees commented on the penalty position.

THE PASSAGE OF THE BALL IS BLOCKED

Former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel made the following comment regarding the penalty called in the 90+4th minute of the match: "Onur opens his arm at the last moment, using it as a barrier, and prevents the ball from passing! The penalty decision is absolutely correct!"

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REFEREE

Regarding the match referee Abdulkadir Bitigen, who awarded the penalty, Deniz Ateş Bitnel said, "I congratulate Abdulkadir Bitigen for not leaving the decision to VAR and for standing firmly behind his call..."

"ABSOLUTELY THE RIGHT DECISION"

Fırat Aydınus: In the position where Fenerbahçe won the penalty, the penalty decision is absolutely correct because Başakşehir's Onur interfered with the ball with his hand while expanding his body.

"THERE IS NO INTERPRETATION FOR THIS"

Erman Toroğlu: Don't make this move. If you open your arm, this is a clear penalty. The referee's positioning is very clear. He didn't even get support from VAR. It's a clear penalty. There is no interpretation for this.

"THERE IS NOTHING TO DISCUSS"

Bülent Yıldırım: Our center-backs have this disease. We say it will be a penalty when it comes. He expanded his arm. The position is inside. A clear expansion. A correct penalty. There is nothing to discuss.

"THE POSITION IS INSIDE, NO DOUBT"

Deniz Çoban: The position is inside, there is no doubt. The rule considers it sufficient that he expands his body and puts his arm in front of the ball.

"ABDULKADİR CALLED THE POSITION A BIT LATE"

Bahattin Duran: Onur Ergün's hand and arm are not in a natural position. It would be different if he went and turned with his elbow glued to his body. When you open your elbow and the ball comes here, this is now a violation. Abdulkadir called the position a bit late.

"THE POSITION IS A CLEAR PENALTY"

Bünyamin Gezer: In the penalty won by Fenerbahçe, Onur expands his body by sticking out his elbow. The position is a clear penalty.

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