17.03.2026 09:10
The VAR recordings from the 26th week of the Super League have been shared. The VAR dialogues of Asen Albayrak, the first female referee to officiate the Göztepe - Alanyaspor match, have made headlines. Albayrak's decision not to change her call, despite the potential foul before the goal, was met with significant attention as she described it as 'very simple'.
The VAR recordings for the 26th week of the Trendyol Super League have been shared with the public. The VAR dialogues of referee Asen Albayrak, who officiated the Göztepe – Alanyaspor match, made headlines in the football agenda.
FIRST TIME IN 22 YEARS
Asen Albayrak made history as the first female referee to officiate a match in the Super League after 22 years. The young referee's performance in this match, especially her conversations with VAR, drew attention.
VAR WARNED, DID NOT CHANGE DECISION
After Göztepe's goal, VAR invited Albayrak to review the situation due to a potential foul before the goal. The referee, who went to the monitor, watched the situation from different angles.
The dialogue between VAR and the referee included the following statements:
VAR: "I invite you to review on the field due to a potential foul before the goal."
Referee: "I'm here, I'm at the screen."
VAR: "Focus down, focus down."
Referee: "Yes, I'm looking down."
VAR: "Okay, you're watching, look now."
Referee: "I see it while walking normally, but bro."
VAR: "Let me give you the other angle."
Referee: "Bro, I'm sticking to my decision, just so you know. Okay, I saw it as very simple."
SAID "VERY SIMPLE," GAVE THE GOAL
Examining the situation, Asen Albayrak did not change her decision on the field, stating it was "very simple" despite VAR's warning and deemed the goal valid. This attitude resonated widely on social media.