01.03.2026 20:03
In the 24th week of the Trendyol Super League, Zecorner Kayserispor, which drew 0-0 with Natura Dünyası Gençlerbirliği, reacted to the match referee Ümit Öztürk. The yellow-reds stated that the match was overshadowed by the referee's decisions and that their 3 points were taken away.
In the 24th week of the Trendyol Super League, Zecorner Kayserispor drew 0-0 against Natura Dünyası Gençlerbirliği in an away match.
REACTION FROM KAYSERİSPOR TO REFEREE ÜMİT ÖZTÜRK
The İç Anadolu team, which earned 1 point in the away match in Ankara, reacted to the referee Ümit Öztürk. The yellow-red team stated in a written statement that their 3 points were robbed, saying, "As Kayserispor, we absolutely do not accept that the struggle we won on the field with our sweat against Gençlerbirliği is overshadowed by the referee's decisions. The offside decision given by referee Ümit Öztürk and the VAR team, which cannot be explained by any football logic, has directly changed the fate of the match and robbed our club of the 3 points that should have been recorded in our name. This decision is not a 'difference of opinion', but a clear and obvious loss of rights." it was stated.
''KAYSERİ IS NOT WILLING TO LOSE POINTS AT THE TABLE''
In the continuation of the statement, it was said, ''The VAR system exists to reduce errors; not to magnify them. In a situation watched by all of Turkey, the public should be informed about how such a blatant mistake was made and why the VAR intervention was not carried out correctly. Kayserispor will not be willing to lose points at the table while fighting on the field. In this regard: we clearly announce that we will make our official application to the Turkish Football Federation, that we demand the sharing of VAR recordings with the public, and that we want the referee's performance to be examined at the highest level. Justice in Turkish football is necessary for everyone. The injustice done to Kayserispor today may happen to another club tomorrow. We respectfully announce to the public that we will defend our rights to the end." statements were used.