Fenerbahçe and Olimpik Lyon faced each other in the 7th week of the UEFA Europa League. Simone Sozza from the Italian Football Federation blew the whistle during the match. Paolo Mazzoleni took part in VAR.
The decision made by the referee in the 31st minute of the Fenerbahçe – Olimpik Lyon match caused controversy.
While Fenerbahçe's Sebastian Szymanski was making an effective attack from the left wing, he found himself on the ground due to Kumbedi's unrelated foul.
The Italian referee of the match, Simone Sozza, called a foul after this position. Kumbedi, who plays for Olympic Lyon, was punished with a yellow card.
In the position where Kumbedi received a yellow card, Sebastian Szymanski remained on the ground in pain. Fenerbahce medics entered directly onto the field.
-Meanwhile, Fenerbahçe players appealed to the referee for a red card. The referee of the match, Simone Sozza, punished İrfan Can Kahveci with a yellow card as a result of his objections.
Fenerbahçe bench also objected to the decision to the fourth referee of the match. The fourth referee was observed pointing his headset to the bench.
Meanwhile, VAR examined the position and Sebastian Szymanski's treatment was completed. Match referee Simone Sozza did not receive any monitoring advice.
