30.03.2025 07:50
The beIN Trio team discussed referee Yasin Kol's decisions following the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby. Bülent Yıldırım stated that a yellow card was sufficient for Frankowski's red card incident, while Bahattin Duran and Deniz Çoban believed that a red card would have been more appropriate. The commentators also noted that Barış Alper should have been sent off with a second yellow card for his intervention on Masuaku.
The beIn Trio team commented on the decisions of referee Yasin Kol after the Beşiktaş-Galatasaray derby played last night, which ended with a 2-1 victory for the black-and-whites.
Was Frankowski's red card correct?
Bülent Yıldırım: The criteria for a clear goal-scoring opportunity are clear. The distance of the ball to the goal, the position of the opposing players, the direction of the attack, the likelihood of controlling the ball... Yes, the ball is under control, there is no opposing player to block, all other criteria are met. The ball was taken parallel to the front line of the penalty area. If he had controlled it inward, I would say it’s a hundred percent red card and a clear goal-scoring opportunity. The referee's decision on the field should be supported. A yellow card is sufficient. Since it is a position where the referee will make a subjective assessment, I accept the referee's yellow card in terms of the overall attack. Whether the referee gives a yellow or a red, it is a position that should be respected.
Bahattin Duran: I wouldn’t criticize the referee who gave a yellow card. If I had to weigh it, I would say 60-70% red. I am closer to a red on the field. I can't say it's a hundred percent goal-scoring opportunity.
Deniz Çoban: The player has controlled the ball well; the closest player who could reach it is Abdülkerim. 'In my opinion,' there is no player who could reach until the player stops the ball, turns, faces the goal, and takes the shot. The referee's yellow card decision is wrong. There should have been a red card on the field.
Is a second yellow card necessary for Barış Alper's intervention on Masuaku?
Bahattin Duran: I would have expected help from the assistant referee. He clearly stepped on the ankle from above the ball. A reckless step. There should be a yellow card along with the foul. This position is a foul; Barış Alper should have received a second yellow card and been sent off.
Bülent Yıldırım: If it were a bit higher, I would say red card. He stepped on the sole of the boot. Definitely a second yellow card. He did it intentionally. He should have been sent off.
Deniz Çoban: Barış Alper is aware of what he is doing and stopped. Nevertheless, the referee continued. If this were a goal, VAR would intervene, a red card would be issued, and the goal would be canceled.