Tremendous Lig giants, Galatasaray, have strongly condemned Turkish soccer authorities after a controversial penalty resolution helped Fenerbahçe safe a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Rizespor, Soccernet.ng experiences.

The choice left Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin on the centre of the storm, when Rizespor’s lead was left chilly when a questionable penalty name towards Olawoyin turned the tide in favour of Jose Mourinho’s males.

A contact by the Nigerian in field 18 was deemed sufficient for a spot-kick by the VAR, which Edin Džeko transformed to offer Fenerbahçe a lifeline.

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Fenerbahçe – Rizespor maçta Fenerbahçe, bu pozisyonda penaltı kazandı. Rizespor’da Ibrahim Olawoyin, ikinci sarı kartın ardından oyundan atıldı. Tiyatro ‘ya hoşgeldiniz. pic.twitter.com/ds25oW81kl

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Including to Rizespor’s woes, Olawoyin was proven a second yellow card, which decreased his facet to 10 males. With the numerical benefit, Fenerbahçe capitalised as Džeko equalised within the 79th minute earlier than Youssef En-Nesyri sealed the victory.

The choice which sparked outrage didn’t sit properly with Galatasaray, who accused the Turkish Soccer Federation of favouritism in direction of Fenerbahçe.

The membership which took their anger to social media blasted the usage of overseas VAR officers and accused the authorities of manipulating outcomes to assist their rivals.

The membership wrote: “These thieves, who by no means cease speaking about rights and legal guidelines however don’t hesitate to resort to any means to win, proceed to steal their opponents’ efforts on the sector.

“For them, the overseas VAR is just not there to convey justice to soccer however to offer privileges and make unfair selections!

“We’ll present as soon as once more to those dangerous individuals who noticed all this shame and rejoiced on the sector with out blushing that it isn’t potential to change into champions by violating justice.

“You’ll go away this nation’s soccer along with your overseas VAR, your MHK President, your Federation and all of the gear you utilize!”

It could be recalled {that a} comparable incident occurred within the Yellow-Purple’s current conflict towards Konyaspor, the place Victor Osimhen was closely marked by 4 defenders within the field however was denied a penalty.

The membership believes these selections are a part of a broader effort to make sure Fenerbahçe stays within the title race and closes the hole on the Yellow-Reds.

Because it stands, Galatasaray nonetheless leads the Tremendous Lig standings with 54 factors and a sport in hand, sustaining a three-point lead over Mourinho’s males.