24.03.2025 11:20
In the UEFA Nations League playoff round second leg match, Ireland defeated Bulgaria 2-1 and advanced to League B. The referee, Halil Umut Meler, was injured in the 37th minute and could not continue into the second half. The fourth official, Mehmet Türkmen, took over in Meler's place.
In the UEFA Nations League play-off round second leg match, Ireland defeated Bulgaria 2-1 at home, securing promotion to League B. The referee of the match, Halil Umut Meler, experienced a significant misfortune.
ENTERED THE LOCKER ROOM AT HALF TIME AND DID NOT COME OUT AGAIN
The referee Meler suffered an injury in the 37th minute and went to the sidelines to have a discussion with the medical team. The experienced referee continued the game after receiving treatment.
MEHMET TÜRKMEN TOOK OVER HIS POSITION
The fact that Halil Umut Meler did not start the second half caused a brief moment of surprise, but it became clear that he did not return to the field due to the injury he sustained in the first half. In the second half of the match, the fourth official Mehmet Türkmen took over.
The match, which was full of excitement, saw Ireland trailing 1-0 at the start of the second half, but they managed to secure victory with a score of 2-1 thanks to the goals they scored. With this victory, Ireland advanced to Group B in the UEFA Nations League.