02.11.2025 22:35
Tension rose in the Beşiktaş-Fenerbahçe derby. Orkun Kökçü from the black-and-white team received a red card after a harsh tackle on Edson Alvarez, following a VAR review. Head Coach Sergen Yalçın, who reacted strongly to the decision, was also sent off.
In the epic battle of the Super League, Beşiktaş hosted Fenerbahçe, and tensions rose on the field in the 26th minute. Beşiktaş player Orkun Kökçü was first penalized with a yellow card by referee Ali Yılmaz after committing a foul on Edson Alvarez in the midfield.
DIRECT RED CARD
However, after a warning from the VAR team, Ali Yılmaz went to the monitor to review the situation again. After watching the replay, the referee changed his decision, canceling the yellow card and showing a red card to Orkun Kökçü.
SERGEN YALÇIN WAS ALSO SENT OFF
Following the decision, there was significant tension on the sidelines. Beşiktaş's head coach Sergen Yalçın protested the decision vehemently, and referee Ali Yılmaz showed a red card to the experienced coach as well. After Yalçın's reaction, a brief tension arose between the fourth official and the Beşiktaş bench.
BEŞİKTAŞ REMAINED WITH 10 PLAYERS
With Orkun Kökçü's expulsion, Beşiktaş was left with 10 players on the field. After this moment, the black-and-white team shifted to a defense-oriented game. In the stands, reactions to the referee's decision grew louder.
HIGH TENSION IN THE DERBY
Moments when both the players and the coaching staff lost their temper marked the first half of the derby. Discussions also flared up on social media following the decision.