27.02.2025 08:11
An interesting moment occurred during the Turkish Cup match between Trabzonspor and Çaykur Rizespor. In the 27th minute of the match, Banza fell to the ground after a cross from Pedro Malheiro and appealed for a penalty. Referee Ümit Öztürk allowed the game to continue. However, the moment when referee Öztürk listened to his earpiece, in a match where VAR was not implemented, quickly went viral.
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The discussions about foreign referees in the Süper Lig are increasing. While some clubs want to play with foreign referees, others prefer to continue with Turkish referees. This situation became more evident in the Turkish Cup match played between Trabzonspor and Çaykur Rizespor. An interesting moment occurred in the match where Trabzonspor won 5-2 and advanced to the quarter-finals.
LISTENED TO VAR IN A MATCH WITHOUT VAR
In the 27th minute of the match, Banza fell to the ground after a cross from Pedro Malheiro and expected a penalty. Referee Ümit Öztürk continued the game. At that moment, Öztürk, who put his hand to his ear, said no to the protesting players. Since VAR was not implemented in the Turkish Cup, this action by referee Öztürk was interpreted as listening to VAR.
INJURED AND LEFT THE GAME
Towards the end of the match, referee Ümit Öztürk could not continue the game due to an injury and left his place to referee Davut Çelik.
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