The match between Istanbulspor and Trabzonspor in Turkey’s top football league faced an abrupt suspension when the Istanbulspor president, disgruntled over a controversial refereeing decision, led his team off the field. This dramatic event unfolded as Turkish football was just getting back on track after a week’s hiatus due to a violent incident involving a referee.
Trabzonspor had just taken a 2-1 lead thanks to Paul Onuachu’s goal in the 68th minute. However, Istanbulspor contested that they were wrongfully denied a penalty just before Trabzonspor’s second goal. In a bold move at the 73rd minute, President Ecmel Faik Sarıalioglu descended to the pitch and instructed his team to withdraw in protest, despite some players, including Ivory Coast’s Simon Deli, attempting to dissuade him.
The situation was acknowledged by Trabzonspor coach Abdullah Avci, who lamented it as a “sad day for football,” and awaited further decisions from the football federation. Trabzonspor also reported the match’s suspension at the 73rd minute due to the walkout on their social media platform, X, previously known as Twitter.
Currently, Istanbulspor is at the bottom of the Super Lig standings. This incident followed a recent altercation where Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca was apprehended for assaulting referee Halil Umut Meler after a match against Caykur Rizespor. This assault had prompted the Turkish Football Federation to pause all league matches for a week, during which Koca received a lifetime ban from the TFF.
As football resumed, a symbolic gesture saw children presenting flowers to referees in a match between Basaksehir and Sivasspor, wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the word “respect.”
The line-ups for the Istanbulspor vs. Trabzonspor match showcased a 5-4-1 formation for Istanbulspor with players like Arda, Duhaney, Erdogan, and Deli. Trabzonspor fielded a 4-1-4-1 formation with key players such as Çakir, Stryger Larsen, and Onuachu. The match’s referee was Ali Sansalan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Istanbulspor-Trabzonspor match protest
Why was the Istanbulspor vs. Trabzonspor match suspended?
The match was suspended because Istanbulspor’s president, Ecmel Faik Sarıalioglu, led his team off the pitch in protest against a refereeing decision. This occurred after Trabzonspor scored their second goal, which Istanbulspor believed was preceded by an ignored penalty claim.
What caused the controversy in the Istanbulspor vs. Trabzonspor match?
The controversy stemmed from a missed penalty call. Istanbulspor claimed they should have been awarded a penalty just before Trabzonspor scored their second goal. Their president, dissatisfied with the refereeing, took the drastic step of withdrawing his team from the game.
What was the score when the Istanbulspor vs. Trabzonspor match was suspended?
The match was suspended when Trabzonspor was leading 2-1. The second goal, which became the center of the controversy, was scored by Paul Onuachu in the 68th minute.
What happened to Ankaragucu’s president recently in Turkish football?
Ankaragucu’s president, Faruk Koca, was arrested and later banned for life by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) after he assaulted referee Halil Umut Meler following a match. This incident led to a week-long suspension of all football leagues in Turkey.
How did Turkish football leagues demonstrate respect for referees after resuming matches?
Upon the resumption of the Turkish football leagues, children wearing T-shirts with the word “respect” presented flowers to referees before the match between Istanbul Basaksehir and Sivasspor, symbolizing a call for respect towards match officials.
More about Istanbulspor-Trabzonspor match protest
- Turkish Football Federation’s Official Statement
- Istanbulspor vs. Trabzonspor Match Report
- Overview of Recent Incidents in Turkish Football
- Profile of Ecmel Faik Sarıalioglu
- Analysis of Refereeing Decisions in Turkish League
- Paul Onuachu’s Season Statistics
- Background on Ankaragucu President Incident
- Turkish League’s Efforts to Promote Respect for Referees
