The Turkish Tremendous Lig grabbed consideration this weekend attributable to an surprising flip of occasions. After Alvaro Morata, former AC Milan striker, transformed a controversial penalty for Galatasaray, rivals Adana Demirspor walked off the pitch in protest, disagreeing with the referee’s choice.
With Galatasaray on the high of the desk, they hosted Adana Demirspor, who had been on the backside of the league, aiming to take care of their place within the title race. The match began with excessive depth, and within the eleventh minute, the house aspect was awarded a penalty after Semih Guler tackled Dries Mertens within the field.
Upon reviewing the replay, no contact was seen, suggesting that the Belgian ahead had exaggerated the problem. Nonetheless, referee Ozguhan Cakır and VAR official Jakob Alexander Sundberg didn’t overturn the choice, and Morata stepped as much as rating, netting his first league aim for the membership.
Regardless of the controversial choice, Adana Demirspor continued to play. However after half-hour, Adana coach Mustafa Alper Avcı determined to withdraw his crew, leaving the pitch in protest.
“Our response is just not in opposition to Galatasaray, however in opposition to the refereeing system,” Metin Korkmaz, govt of Adana Demirspor, defined. With the away crew leaving the sphere, the ultimate choice on the match consequence will fall to the Turkish Soccer Federation’s disciplinary our bodies, although an preliminary ruling would seemingly lead to a 3-0 loss for Adana Demirspor.
Heated responses on social media
The fallout from the incident didn’t cease on the pitch. On social media, the Galatasaray English account posted: “Opposition Adana Demirspor (at present on the backside of the desk with 5 factors and a -31 aim distinction) opts to withdraw from the match,” delivering a mocking response to their rival.
Nonetheless, the fiercest response got here from Fenerbahce, Galatasaray’s title rival, at present sitting in second place. The membership’s official X account posted a scathing message condemning the scenario and the broader implications for the league.
“Your unethical contracts, black market ticket gross sales, and unlawful betting commercials are undermining our state and the Turkish Soccer Federation. Together with your managed media associates and insincere statements, you proceed to deceive the general public. With gamers who’ve been deceptive for years, preserve deceiving the referees and soccer followers!” the Fenerbahce assertion learn.
“Because of you, neither belief nor justice stays! However, as at all times, you’re the most harmless and essentially the most victimized! Congratulations, have a look at what you’ve finished to Turkish soccer!” the assertion concluded.
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