What happened in Turkish football today? 20/02/2018

Bayern Munich has won with 5:0 scoreline against Besiktas and its not surprise.

Certainly, it will not be surprise to anyone to see that Besiktas has lost to Bayern Munich with 5:0 scoreline regardless of how game developed and taking account of red card by Domadoj Vida in 1st half has made task even more difficult for them.

It needs to be stated that in all fairness that Besiktas did start game in pretty well performance with going forward and seeking chances and being careful at the defence which did provide some hope for good scoreline during 1st half even after red card. However, as Coman has scored 2nd goal and more after Muller scoring 3rd goal Besiktas has lost its concentration towards game and has allowed their opponents to control game and being Bayern Munich it has used this opportunity to carry on attacking. This blog did state that the goal is very important for away game and hence taking away Vagner Love with introducing Dusko Tosic also has shown in scoreline 3:0 that it was happy with scoreline and even through it could be understandable, if team wanted to turn around game in Istanbul or have any chance this was wrong decision. Most memorable position of Besiktas has been great chance by Vagner Love as he didnt manage to score  goal during 1st half. If it was goal things could been different.

Well, even through Bayern Munich could be stated that it didnt provide great 1st half at overall it was typical Bayern Munich. Even when it wasnt creating chances and had trouble to get fill of the ball it was still felt that team would win this game and with Besiktas giving up mentally and physically it has shown that dominance.

Right now, Besiktas needs to accept its fate at the tie where it had very low chances and aim to focus to Fenerbahce as this game could leave scar or opposite provide extra motivation.

Besiktas has send request to TFF to cancel yellow card of Anderson Talisca

Prior to the Champions League game, Besiktas has also announced that it has send request towards Turkish Football Federation stating that yellow card of Anderson Talisca, which means he will not be able to play against Fenerbahce during Super League 23rd week should be cancelled.

According to Besiktas, yellow which was recieved by Anderson Talisca has been given wrongly as their wasnt any foul and in fact Konyaspor has provided much more serious foul towards Besiktas player but nothing was given in that position. Now, if Besiktas is even technically correct it is very unlikely for TFF to change following decision as their is no right to change arleady given decision according to federation rules and it would not be unfair and quite naturally raise lots of criticism and high number of similar requests from other clubs and hence does raise high number of the issues. It is very likely that Besiktas are aware of that and this attempt is only given to raise awareness of bad refereeing and also talking point prior to derby game.

It needs to be stated sadly that talks about referee in the latter stages of the league has become once again strongly and is expected to continue as the league progresses which is clearly is not what anyone would like to see.

Galatasaray needs to treat Bafetembi Gomis conditions precautiously. 

One of the most talked points of the Super League 22nd week has been decision by Galatasaray to carry on playing Bafetembi Gomis after he has failed unwell on 7th minute against Kasimpasa.

Bafetembi Gomis is suffering from condition which affects his blood flow when being under stress or in similar conditions which leads for him to lose conscience. Following issue interestingly enough according to Galatasaray doctors and also his previous clubs doesnt affect his health and performance dramatically. However, it is clear that player has felt unwell and by decision to keep him at the field raises high risk. It is true that Galatasaray doctors and head coach Fatih Terim were intending to substitute him but Gomis has insured that he would be staying at the field and still capable to play. But it is known that after such issues players due of shock want to carry on performance and hence it shouldnt be listen if focus is into health. Thankfully, nothing serious happened this time.

Health conditions should always put priority to the game as their was risk that it could happen again during game and should be treated in such manner as their were cases when players passed away by stating prior to incident that their were ok.

Results:
UEFA Champions League, last 16, 1st leg:
Bayern Munich 5:0 Besiktas

In other news:

- PFDK referalls: 
- Konyaspor has been referred for events at the field and behaviour of fans.
- Besiktas has been offered for 6 players recieving yellow cards in one game.
- Besiktas trainer Seref Cicek has been referred for anti-spotmanship behaviour
- Kayserispor and Fenerbahce has been referred for behaviour of fans.
- Galatasaray and also club CEO Mustafa Cengiz has been referred for anti-sportmanship statements
- Goztepe player Adama Traore has been referred for breaking rules.

- Galatasaray has made sponsorship deal with Jeunesse for 1 million euro deal/year for 2.5 years

- Everton trainer Duncan Ferguson: Cenk Tosun has shown great performance during training and scored some goals. We want to give him chances in Premier League.He would be substituted in next 2 games, and should be ready for starting 11 against Brighton.

- Fenerbahce player Vincent Janssen manager Louis Laros: He is working on special recovery workout. He wants to recover from injury entirely. Hopefully, he would recover until end of the season.

- Yeni Malatyaspor are expected to start with Arturo Mina during Super League 23rd week game against Karabukspor.

- Antalyaspor player Mustafa El Kabir: We didnt recieve salaries for long time as team is in difficult position financially. We aware that money comes only from TFF win bonuses so we focussed to win game.

- Portuguese National Team are considering to include Fenerbahce player Luis Neto at the team squad for World Cup 2018.

- Number of Chinese clubs are interested to transfer Fenerbahce player Roberto Soldado but club has declined those offers.