Jhon Duran’s Fall Sparks Penalty Uproar: Referee Upholds Call Despite VAR Review; Fenerbahçe Europa League Match Point Total Rises To 7
DOOSAN ARENA, Czechia – Fenerbahçe visited Czech side Viktoria Plzeň FK for their UEFA Europa League Matchday 4 contest. The hard-fought match at Doosan Arena ended in a controversial 0-0 draw, primarily due to a critical officiating decision in stoppage time. The Fenerbahçe Europa League Match result increased our team’s point total to 7, keeping them firmly in contention for qualification.
🟥 CONTROVERSIAL CALL IN STOPPAGE TIME
The decisive moment of contention occurred in the 90+4th minute during a Fenerbahçe attack inside the penalty area when Jhon Duran was pulled down by an opposing player.
- VAR Intervention: Referee Lindhout initially allowed play to continue. However, following a VAR alert, he went to the sideline monitor to review the position himself.
- The Shock Decision: Despite a prolonged review, Referee Lindhout stood by his original call and did not award a penalty. This decision sparked widespread outrage among the Yellow-Navy community and fans, overshadowing the match result.
⚔️ MATCH ANALYSIS: BARS AND GOALKEEPER EDERSON
Throughout the match, both teams created clear-cut scoring opportunities, but the goalkeepers and the goalposts denied any goals.
- Plzeň Threats: The home side created dangerous attacks, particularly through Adu and Ladra. In the 6th minute, Ladra’s shot, and in the 30th minute, Adu’s placement attempt, were both denied by goalkeeper Ederson. Ederson made crucial saves, clearing two consecutive corner kicks in the 45th minute. Furthermore, in the 78th minute, Adu’s shot struck the post, providing a fortunate moment for Fenerbahçe.
- Fenerbahçe Attacks: Fenerbahçe attempted to be effective through Talisca, Semedo, and En-Nesyri. In the 20th minute, Semedo’s shot off a pass from Szymanski, and En-Nesyri’s ground effort in the 40th minute, were both saved by goalkeeper Jedlicka. Jedlicka also performed well, saving shots from Duran in the 61st and 85th minutes.
🗓️ FOCUS SHIFTS TO THE SUPER LIG
Following this challenging European away game, the football team will return to its campaign in the Trendyol Süper Lig.
- Süper Lig Opponent: Fenerbahçe will host Zecorner Kayserispor in Matchday 12 of the league.
- Venue and Time: The match will kick off at 8:00 PM at the Chobani Stadium Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex.
While the single point gained after the Fenerbahçe Europa League Match helps the qualification goal, the missed penalty call will undoubtedly be the most debated topic among the technical staff and supporters.
