It overshadowed the match! Here is the penalty incident in the 117th minute that eliminated Fenerbahçe from the quarter-finals.

14.03.2025 02:20

Fenerbahçe, losing to Rangers in the penalty shootout, was eliminated from the UEFA Europa League. In the 117th minute of extra time, Mert Hakan Yandaş fell in the opponent's penalty area, and Fenerbahçe appealed for a penalty. After approximately 2 minutes of VAR review amid intense protests from the yellow-navy blue team, the game continued. Following Fenerbahçe's exit from Europe, the referee team faced backlash.

Fenerbahçe, in the first match of the round of 16, lost 3-1 to Rangers at home and managed to gain a 2-0 advantage in the away match after 120 minutes, taking the chance to advance to penalties. The yellow-blues lost 3-2 in the penalties, bidding farewell to the tournament, while the position where our representative was waiting for a penalty during extra time overshadowed the match.

PENALTY PROTEST IN THE 117TH MINUTE

Fenerbahçe was expecting a penalty in the 117th minute of the match. Mert Hakan Yandaş, who was substituted into the game, fell to the ground after a blow from an opposing player in the penalty area. Head coach Jose Mourinho, the players, and the entire Fenerbahçe side protested the incident for a long time. After a VAR review that lasted about 2 minutes, the game continued. Jose Mourinho received a yellow card for his protest.

REACTIONS FROM THE YELLOW-BLUES

After Fenerbahçe lost to their opponent in penalties and bid farewell to the UEFA Europa League, the incident became one of the most talked-about topics, overshadowing the match itself. Yellow-blue fans reacted to the decision, criticizing the Norwegian referee Espen Eskas and the entire officiating team.

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