Unusual Event Occurs in TFF Women’s 3rd Football League Play-Off Semi-Finals
In a surprising turn of events, the referee of the TFF Women’s 3rd Football League play-off semi-finals counted the penalty kicks incorrectly and finished the match early. The incident took place during the match between Dardanelspor and Bakırköy Yenimahalle at Bursa Veysel Karani Stadium.
The match started off with Yenimahalle taking the lead in the 57th minute with İremsu Öksüz’s goal. However, Dardanelspor managed to equalize the score in the 76th minute with Ecenur Çetin’s penalty kick. As the 90 minutes ended with a 1-1 draw, the match went into overtime and eventually to penalties.
During the penalty shootout, Dardanelspor successfully converted all three of their penalties. On the other hand, Bakırköy Yenimahalle missed their first penalty but scored the next two. When Yenimahalle missed their fourth penalty, Dardanelspor players and the technical team celebrated, believing they had won the match. However, the referee’s decision to end the penalties early was deemed incorrect.
Amidst the confusion, the referee called the teams back to the field upon the warning of the match observer. The penalties resumed, and this time it was Bakırköy Yenimahalle who emerged victorious. Dardanelspor had the opportunity to secure victory by scoring one of their remaining two penalties but missed both shots. Yenimahalle, on the other hand, converted their fifth shot into a goal, resulting in a 3-3 draw after the first five penalties.
In the sixth round of penalties, Yenimahalle took the lead with a score of 4-3 after Dardanelspor’s sixth shot was saved by goalkeeper Büşra Celikkol. The victory brought great joy to Coach Şenol Çelik and his students, as Bakırköy Yenimahalle FK advanced to the final.
In the final, Bakırköy Yenimahalle will face Pendik Güvenspor on June 23. The winner of the final match will be promoted to the 2nd league. Coach Şenol Çelik expressed his surprise and pride at his team’s performance and stated their determination to win the final and achieve promotion to the 2nd league, acknowledging the sacrifices they have made along the way.
This unusual event has sparked discussions about the importance of accurate refereeing and the need for proper oversight in football matches. The TFF Women’s 3rd Football League authorities are expected to review the incident and take appropriate measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
How did the referee’s mistake in counting penalty kicks affect the outcome of the match?
Ute mark approached, the score remained tied at 1-1, forcing the match into extra time.
During the first half of extra time, neither team managed to break the deadlock, leading the match to be decided by penalty kicks. Both teams successfully converted their first four penalty kicks, adding to the suspense and tension in the stadium.
However, as Bakırköy Yenimahalle player Elif Açıl stepped up to take the fifth penalty kick, confusion struck the stadium. The referee, who was in charge of keeping track of the penalties, miscounted the number of kicks taken. Instead of signaling for the end of the match, he mistakenly blew the final whistle, prematurely finishing the game.
Fans, players, and officials alike were left in shock and disbelief as the outcome of the match was left hanging in the balance. Both teams had been evenly matched throughout the match, and it seemed unfair for the game to end in such a puzzling manner.
After a heated discussion between the teams and the match officials, it was determined that the match would have to be replayed from the point of the fifth penalty kick. The unusual turn of events left everyone frustrated, but nothing could be done to rectify the situation immediately.
The replayed match is scheduled to take place on a later date, allowing both teams to regroup and prepare for another intense battle. This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of sports and the importance of accurate officiating. Hopefully, the replayed match will bring a fair and conclusive end to this captivating semi-final encounter in the TFF Women’s 3rd Football League.
What an intense match! The controversial penalty drama only added to the excitement on the field. Congratulations to Bakırköy Yenimahalle for emerging victorious in the TFF Women’s 3rd Football League Play-off Semi-finals.