The goal by Fenerbahçe became an event.

Fenerbahçe took the lead in the 24th minute of the match against Sivasspor with Samet Akaydin. After objections from the players, the goal was deemed valid after review. Following this, there was a reaction from Galatasaray during the match.

GALATASARAY'S OBJECTION TO FENERBAHÇE'S GOAL

Samet Akaydin scored in the 24th minute with a header from Mert Hakan's cross from the right, finding himself in a free position at the back post. Before Fenerbahçe's goal with Samet, VAR referee Sarper Barış Saka invited referee Kadir Sağlam to review the incident that occurred in the Sivasspor penalty area. The Sivasspor players were expecting a handball for the incident between Djiku and Sundberg. Referee Kadir Sağlam did not change his decision after reviewing the incident on VAR and upheld the goal decision. With this goal, Fenerbahçe took the lead against Sivasspor.

GALATASARAY'S REACTION DURING THE MATCH: FENERBAHÇE IS HANDBALLING, AND IT'S COUNTED

Galatasaray Executive İbrahim Hatipoğlu made statements after their 3-2 victory against Samsunspor. Hatipoğlu reacted to the validity of Fenerbahçe's goal. The statements of the yellow-red executive are as follows;

"There is no structure here, there is a huge shame here! Referees easily give penalties against Galatasaray. The perceptions have given them courage! We have conceded 11 goals, 6 of which are penalties. All of them are gray areas. Just now, in the Fenerbahçe match, a clear handball was ignored, and a goal was given. Our patience is really wearing thin. We want to trust referees in Turkey, but 6 of the 11 goals we conceded are penalties! This cannot go on like this; this shame must be eliminated! The MHK should review the decisions made in the meantime! Because the current situation is not a good sign! There should be no such mistakes in favor of or against anyone! We want justice in referee decisions. VAR interventions seriously affect important matches. Don't they see these? We will follow these issues! We saw the last drops that overflowed the glass in these two penalties! A shoulder-to-shoulder struggle is given as a penalty, and VAR calls for a position right in front of the referee. It's not about foreign or local referees; a good referee is the solution! To raise the brand value of Turkish football, referees must perform well first. They have been shouting and calling for 10 weeks and have managed to influence the referees. I will not have a meeting with Acun Ilıcalı! I made a statement that day; the matter is closed.