25.10.2026 20:10
FIFA-badged referee Asen Albayrak, who made headlines with the penalty decision in the Kayserispor - Batman Petrolspor match played in the 1st League last weekend, officiated in the Ankara Super Amateur League this weekend with a surprise appointment.
1. A striking decision has been made about FIFA-badged referee Asen Albayrak, who made headlines with the controversial penalty whistle he blew in the Kayserispor - Batman Petrolspor match played last weekend in the 1st League.
DESPITE VAR'S WARNING, HE DID NOT CHANGE HIS DECISION
After the penalty decision he awarded to Kayserispor, Asen Albayrak, who did not change his decision despite VAR's warning, became the target of widespread criticism in the football public.
HE BLEW THE WHISTLE IN THE SUPER AMATEUR LEAGUE
The experienced referee, whose participation this week was a matter of curiosity, was assigned this weekend to the amateur division instead of the professional leagues. Asen Albayrak, with the appointment of the Central Referee Board (MHK), officiated the match between Mamak Belediyespor and Anadolubeyispor competing in the Ankara Super Amateur League.