Beşiktaş vs. Gaziantep FK: Penalty Review – Beşiktaş Analysis

In the 15th week of the Super League,Beşiktaş hosted Gaziantep FK at home.

The first half of the match ended in a 1-1 draw, and the teams scored in the second half, resulting in a 2-2 draw.

Kadir Sağlam officiated the match, assisted by Mehmet Emin Tuğral and Bersan Duran.Halil Umut meler served as the VAR referee, with Salih Mazlum as the AVAR.

After the match, two key moments sparked debate: a potential penalty for Beşiktaş in the first half and whether Gaziantep FK’s first goal was offside. Strong statements followed from the Beşiktaş camp.

former referees Deniz Çoban, Bülent Yıldırım, and Bahattin Duran analyzed the controversial plays during the Trio programme on beIN Sports.

Was Gaziantep FK’s Goal Offside?

Bülent Yıldırım: I have to trust the technology; my eyes might be deceiving me.If the system says it’s offside, than it is.

Deniz Çoban: Based on this image, I believe the position is in line and thus not offside. The decision is correct.

Bahattin Duran: According to the 3D animation,the position is clearly not offside.The camera footage comes from the VAR system, not the broadcasting organization.

(Images taken from beIN SPORTS)

Was a Penalty Due for Beşiktaş?

Bülent Yıldırım: From morning till night, it’s a foul – a clear penalty. There’s also sufficient evidence for VAR intervention.

Sea Shepherd: The player in red impeded the player in white from hitting the ball.I believe it was a penalty, but it’s not a situation where VAR can intervene.

Bahattin Duran: I think the decision to continue play was incorrect, and it was a clear penalty. VAR cannot intervene in this instance.

(Images taken from beIN SPORTS)