04.09.2026 10:30
In the match played between Bursaspor and Istanbulspor, a rare referee error occurred. After a throw-in taken by Istanbulspor, referee Ayberk Demirbas gave an offside decision, and players from both teams objected. Realizing his mistake, Demirbas restarted the game with a dropped ball.
In the 5th week of the Trendyol 1st League, a rare position on football pitches occurred during the match between Bursaspor and Istanbulspor.
In the 57th minute of the match at Atatürk Sports Complex Matlı Stadium, Istanbulspor took a throw-in from the opponent's half. After the continuation of the position, the offside flag was raised, and referee Ayberk Demirbaş stopped the game. According to the rules of football, an offside decision cannot be given for a player who receives the ball directly from a throw-in.
PLAYERS FROM BOTH TEAMS WENT TO THE REFEREE
After the offside decision, Istanbulspor players were greatly surprised. The yellow-black players objected to the referee, stating that the position started with a throw-in. What was even more striking was that Bursaspor players also went to the referee and stated that the decision was wrong.
HE REALIZED HIS MISTAKE AND CORRECTED HIS DECISION
After the players' objections, Ayberk Demirbaş realized his mistake and restarted the game with a dropped ball. Bursaspor players also gave the ball back to Istanbulspor, demonstrating an example of fair play.
HARSH REACTION FROM DENİZ ATEŞ BİTNEL
Former referee Deniz Ateş Bitnel also shared footage of the position and criticized the decision. Bitnel said, "We say, 'What else could happen?'; our referees keep going from bad to worse...!" This unusual position in the match ended with the referee realizing his mistake and restarting the game.