Adana Demirspor Abandons Match Against Galatasaray in Referee Protest

Adana Demirspor walked off the pitch during their Turkish Super Lig match against Galatasaray to protest a controversial penalty decision, leading to the game's abandonment. The penalty, awarded in the 11th minute after Dries Mertens went down, was deemed questionable even by Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk. Adana's management expressed their frustration over perceived bias against smaller clubs, stating the protest was aimed at the referees' committee rather than Galatasaray itself. The Turkish Football Federation is set to rule on the match outcome, while Galatasaray is expected to win by default. This incident highlights ongoing issues with refereeing in Turkish football, which has seen similar protests in the past. The match was suspended in the 30th minute, with Adana Demirspor currently at the bottom of the league standings.