14.03.2026 23:31
Asen Albayrak, who officiated the Göztepe-Alanyaspor match in the 26th week of the Trendyol Super League, became the first female referee to serve as a central referee in 22 years.
In the 26th week of the Trendyol Super League, Göztepe faced Corendon Alanyaspor. Referee Asen Albayrak was appointed to officiate this match by the Central Referee Committee of the Turkish Football Federation.
A FIRST IN THE SUPER LEAGUE AFTER 22 YEARS
Albayrak was assisted by Samet Çiçek and Murat Şener. Asen Albayrak became the first female referee to officiate as the main referee in the Super League after 22 years. The last time a woman officiated as the main referee in a match at the highest level of Turkish professional football leagues was on May 8, 2004, by Lale Orta.
GAVE A PENALTY DECISION, SHOWED 6 CARDS
The match played at Gürsel Aksel ended in a 2-2 draw. Referee Albayrak awarded a penalty in favor of Göztepe in the 4th minute, the position was reviewed by VAR, and the penalty was taken. Albayrak issued 6 yellow cards, with 3 yellow cards each.
MANAGED MATCHES
This season, Albayrak officiated in 8 matches in TFF 2nd League, 3 matches each in Trendyol 1st League and Ziraat Turkey Cup, and 1 match each in Super League and TFF 3rd League.