10.02.2025 07:30
Adana Demirspor left the field in the 30th minute of the match against Galatasaray. According to the Turkish Football Federation's Competition Regulations, this situation will have serious consequences. The team that leaves the match will be deemed to have lost by forfeit, and points will be deducted from their current total equal to the points awarded for a victory. Additionally, the relevant club will be required to cover the expenses of the referees and the opposing team.
In the 23rd week of the Super League, Galatasaray and Adana Demirspor faced each other at RAMS Park. In the 10th minute of the match, Galatasaray won a penalty after Mertens fell to the ground.
DECISION TO WITHDRAW IN THE 30TH MINUTE
Alvaro Morata gave Galatasaray a 1-0 lead with a penalty goal. After talking with head coach Mustafa Alper Avcı, Tayfun Aydoğan and Semih Güler withdrew the team from the field in the 30th minute.
PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED
The Turkish Football Federation's Football Competition Regulations state, "The team that leaves the match will be declared to have lost by forfeit, and in addition, points equal to the points awarded for a victory will be deducted from their current points. In such cases, the relevant club is obliged to pay the compensation determined by the TFF to cover the referees' expenses and other expenses, as well as the damages of the opposing team. Teams that do not show up for the match or leave the field for the second time in a season will be relegated along with a decision of loss by forfeit."
Last season, İstanbulspor also withdrew from the match against Trabzonspor. The yellow-blacks were declared to have lost 3-0 by forfeit and received a 3-point deduction penalty.