23.10.2026 11:30
In the UEFA Europa League match where Beşiktaş drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, the atmosphere created by the black-and-white fans led to interesting moments. Unable to hear the first-half whistle due to the intense noise in the stands, the English players continued passing the ball for about 15 more seconds even though the referee had ended play. Those moments recalled what Timo Werner experienced in 2017.
In the 3rd matchday of the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş hosted the English side Crystal Palace at home. In the match played at Dolmabahçe and ending in a 2-2 draw, the atmosphere created by the black-and-white fans caused an interesting incident that overshadowed the match.
THE REFEREE BLEW THE WHISTLE, THE ENGLISH KEPT PLAYING
In the match, which Beşiktaş completed the first half leading 1-0, Dutch referee Danny Makkelie blew the whistle to end the half in the 45+3rd minute of the half, for which 3 minutes of stoppage time had been added, while the stoppage time showed 2 minutes 55 seconds.
However, Crystal Palace players could not hear the whistle due to the intense noise rising from the stands. The English team's players continued passing among themselves even though the referee had ended the first half.
THE FIRST HALF COULD ONLY END 15 SECONDS LATER
While the referee and a few players who heard the whistle realized the game had ended, Crystal Palace players continued to pass the ball around. After the confusion lasting about 15 seconds, the English players also understood that the first half had been completed. The moments when the referee's whistle could not be heard due to the noise from the stands were among the most striking images of the match.
TIMO WERNER CAME TO MIND
The incident at Dolmabahçe recalled the Champions League match played between Beşiktaş and RB Leipzig in 2017. Timo Werner, who was wearing the Leipzig shirt at that time, was disturbed by the high noise created by the black-and-white fans and, despite using earplugs, could not continue the match and came off.
BEŞİKTAŞ AND CRYSTAL PALACE SHARED THE POINTS
Beşiktaş completed the first half of the match, in which they fielded a largely rotated squad, leading 1-0. The match, in which 3 goals were scored in the second half, ended in a 2-2 draw.