29.10.2026 21:19
In the 9th week of the Süper Lig, in the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby, during the minutes when the yellow-reds were leading 2-0, İsmail Kartal’s appearance on the bench drew attention. The experienced coach, sitting sadly while moving his hands over his knees, drew the reaction of some Fenerbahçe fans.
In the 9th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe faced each other at RAMS Park. In the clash between the arch-rivals, not only the positions on the pitch but also the images reflected on the substitute bench drew attention. In the match where Galatasaray took a 2-0 lead, Fenerbahçe Technical Director İsmail Kartal's demeanour on the bench sparked debate.
İSMAİL KARTAL'S MOVEMENTS DREW ATTENTION
During the minutes when Galatasaray achieved a two-goal advantage, the broadcast cameras turned to the Fenerbahçe substitute bench. The moments when İsmail Kartal sat moving his hands over his knees and displayed a sad image were reflected on the screens.
While the assistant coach next to the experienced technical director was seen explaining something, Kartal's sitting silently drew attention.
REACTION FROM FENERBAHÇE FANS
Some Fenerbahçe fans reacted to the image of İsmail Kartal on the substitute bench. The fans argued that during the minutes when their team was 2-0 behind, the experienced technical director should have been more active and intervened with his players. Kartal's sad-looking state became one of the debated moments of the derby.
IT BECAME ONE OF THE ATTENTION-GRABBING MOMENTS OF THE DERBY
In the struggle that continued with Galatasaray's superiority, the image of İsmail Kartal on the bench was reflected on the broadcast screens. This short-lived image of the experienced technical director brought along some fans' criticisms regarding the technical management.