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Turkish Süper Lig opening week controversies

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The opening week of the Trendyol Süper Lig has been characterized by significant refereeing controversies and match results. In a match between Gençlerbirliği and Fenerbahçe, Gençlerbirliği secured a 2-1 victory. Fenerbahçe took an early lead in the 13th minute through Talisca, but Gençlerbirliği equalized via Tongya in the 37th minute before Oğulcan Ülgün scored the winner in the 56th minute. Following the match, Fenerbahçe General Secretary Mahmut Uslu expressed strong dissatisfaction with officiating, citing unawarded penalties and questioning the neutrality of VAR. Uslu also criticized the Turkish Football Federation for rejecting a request to postpone the match, stating, “This league cannot continue like this.” Gençlerbirliği coach Metin Diyadin attributed the win to his team’s tactical discipline and energetic defense. In a separate fixture, Çaykur Rizespor defeated Konyaspor 1-0. The result was influenced by a controversial penalty awarded to Rizespor in the 90+3 minute, which was converted by Laçi. Konyaspor officials described the decision as “unfortunate” and “cheap.” Spokesperson Cengiz Yönet and technical official Ersan Parlatan suggested that the lack of crowd pressure in the stadium may have influenced the referee’s decision.

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