03.04.2025 22:10
Beşiktaş, playing with 10 men, appealed for a penalty during the stoppage time of the first half of the match against Göztepe after Gedson Fernandes went down in the box. The referee Atilla Karaoğlan, who blew the whistle for a free kick, did not change his decision as he did not receive a warning from VAR. This decision by Karaoğlan drew the reaction of the black-and-whites and led to controversies.
Beşiktaş faced Göztepe at Tüpraş Stadium in the quarter-finals of the Ziraat Turkey Cup. The black-and-whites, who were reduced to 10 men in the 36th minute, appealed for a penalty during the injury time of the first half.
BEŞIKTAŞ REQUESTED A PENALTY, REFEREE GAVE A FREE KICK Gedson from Beşiktaş fell to the ground due to Dennis's intervention. The black-and-whites protested for a penalty, indicating that the foul occurred inside the penalty area. Referee Atilla Karaoğlan decided on a free kick. The Göztepe player received a yellow card after this foul.
NO WARNING FROM VAR While Beşiktaş continued their penalty appeals, Atilla Karaoğlan requested the free kick to be taken due to the lack of a warning from VAR. This decision drew the reaction of the black-and-whites and led to further discussions.
Here is that position;
IMAGE: ATV MASUAKU HIT THE POST In the free kick in the 45+3rd minute, Arthur Masuaku, who took the ball, struck hard towards the far corner with his left foot. The ball, which also made contact with the wall, hit the post and left the playing area.