The penalty goal of the Turkish National Team in the match against Iceland was canceled.

14.10.2024 23:20

Our national football team experienced an unfortunate moment in the match against Iceland. In the 54th minute, Hakan Çalhanoğlu converted a penalty awarded to the crescent-star team, but due to slipping during the kick, Hakan made contact with the ball twice, resulting in the goal being disallowed and a free kick being awarded.

Our National Football Team faced Iceland away in the fourth match of Group 4 in the UEFA Nations League B. The crescent-stars experienced an unfortunate incident during the penalty in the 54th minute and missed the goal.

HAKAN FELL VICTIM TO THE PITCH

Finishing the first half 1-0 behind, the National Team equalized the score to 1-1 with Hakan Çalhanoğlu's penalty goal in the 54th minute against Iceland. Referee Damian Sylwestrzak indicated that Hakan played the ball twice due to slipping during the penalty, which constituted a rule violation. For this reason, Sylwestrzak canceled the penalty goal and awarded an indirect free kick.

Here is that moment;

DUE TO PITCH CONDITIONS, THE MATCH WAS ON THE VERGE OF BEING POSTPONED

In the morning, it was claimed that the match could be postponed due to icing at Laugardalsvöllur Stadium. Later, TFF Vice President Ceyhun Kazancı made a statement saying, "The pitch is icy. The probability of postponing the match is 51%. A coordination meeting was held. There is a possibility that the match will be postponed to tomorrow. The referee of the match will inspect the pitch at 17:00 local time and will make the final decision regarding the match," he stated. Subsequently, TFF Vice President Mecnun Otyakmaz also indicated that the match was close to being postponed, saying, "It is difficult to play the match. We will not take the risk of injury; we have valuable players. The ground is rocky, and it is highly likely to be postponed," he said. The tarpaulins on the stadium pitch were removed at 17:00, and the ground was watered. Following inspections by UEFA officials and the referees of the match, it was decided that the match would be played.