Galatasaray Faces VAR Controversy Amid Match Excitement
In the Trendyol Süper Lig's second week, Galatasaray clashed with Konyaspor at the Medaş Konya Büyükşehir Belediye Stadium. The match saw early excitement with goals from both teams, but the spotlight shifted to VAR controversies when Mauro Icardi's 76th-minute goal was annulled after a VAR review. Galatasaray executive İbrahim Hatipoğlu did not hold back on his critique of the VAR process, particularly targeting referee Volkan Bayarslan, questioning his qualifications and decisions in this crucial match.
Galatasaray vs Konyaspor: Match Highlights
- Kerem Aktürkolu opened the scoring for Galatasaray.
- The equalizer came from Konyaspor's Oğulcan Çağlayan just before halftime.
- Barış Alper Yılmaz restored Galatasaray's lead in the second half.
- Mauro Icardi had a goal ruled out by VAR, sparking further controversy.
İbrahim Hatipoğlu's Response to VAR Decisions
Hatipoğlu emphasized the importance of accurate officiating, saying: “Each team played well, and despite our victory, the interference from VAR was unwarranted,” insisting that there was no foul play in the situation leading up to Icardi's canceled goal. He expressed hope for accountability from the refereeing body in Turkey.
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