The referee of the match is Zorbay Küçük! The incident that drove Fenerbahçe fans crazy is back in the spotlight.

29.10.2025 11:31

Zorbay Küçük, who was mentioned in the betting scandal, has come back into the spotlight due to his controversial decision in the Fenerbahçe-Trabzonspor match he officiated during the 2023-2024 season. The fact that Küçük did not even go to VAR for the penalty-expected situation is being discussed again. Fenerbahçe fans are commenting on social media with remarks like "That match is not forgotten," "Even VAR didn't intervene," and "Justice must prevail, even if it is late."

In the 2023-2024 season, Fenerbahçe, which was defeated only once, lost 3-2 to Trabzonspor at home and finished the season in second place. The moment that marked the match occurred in the final minutes of the first half.

While Trabzonspor was leading 1-0, Fenerbahçe's star player Szymanski fell to the ground during a challenge with an opposing defender in the penalty area.

THE PENALTY POSITION THAT WAS DISCUSSED FOR DAYS

The match referee Zorbay Küçük did not award a penalty despite intense protests. This decision became a topic of discussion for a long time both within the Fenerbahçe community and in the sports public. Thousands of shares were made on social media, and some commentators argued that the position was a "clear penalty."

Here is that position;

THE MATCH BACK IN THE AGENDA AFTER THE SCANDAL

The decisions of Zorbay Küçük, one of the 152 referees mentioned in the betting scandal, have come back into focus after the scandal. Football fans are raising questions about how referee performances have been affected in the past by bringing up the controversial moments from the Fenerbahçe-Trabzonspor match. It is stated that such matches could also be evaluated within the scope of the ongoing investigation process by the TFF.

STRONG REACTION FROM FANS: THAT MATCH IS NOT FORGOTTEN

Fenerbahçe fans expressed their reactions on social media platforms with comments like "That match is not forgotten," "Even VAR didn't intervene," and "Justice must prevail, even if late." Some users argued that the decisions made by Zorbay Küçük at that time have become much more significant now, stating, "The betting scandal only revealed what was behind the scenes."