A shocking incident unfolded in the Süper Lig as Adana Demirspor abandoned the pitch in the 30th minute of their match against Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium, protesting a penalty decision that led to Álvaro Morata’s opening goal for the hosts.

The drama began in the 11th minute when referee Oguzhan Çakir awarded a penalty after a challenge by Semih Guler on Dries Mertens inside the box. The decision was confirmed by VAR, operated by Danish official Jakob Alexander Sundberg, sparking outrage from Adana Demirspor and their head coach Mustafa Alper Avci.

Despite the protests, Morata converted the penalty with ease, marking his first goal in the Süper Lig since joining Galatasaray from AC Milan. However, Adana Demirspor players and staff continued to voice their frustration, and minutes later, Avci made the drastic decision to pull his team off the pitch, effectively abandoning the match.

The Turkish Football Federation will now review the incident and determine the consequences for Adana Demirspor, including potential sanctions or whether the match will be officially forfeited. The situation has added further controversy to the Süper Lig, raising concerns about officiating standards and disciplinary measures in Turkish football.