Evaluation of Hatayspor's Referee Performance
Hatayspor faced RAMS Başakşehir in the 15th week of the Trendyol Super League and lost the match with a score of 3-0. After the match, Hatayspor Club General Secretary and Press SözcüAhmet Atıç made important statements regarding the referee decisions. These statements were of a nature that questioned both the team's fighting spirit and the referees' performance.
Falling Behind Targets
Hatayspor has been performing below expectations this season. General Secretary Atıç emphasized that the team is struggling not only with results but also with referee errors. “Unfortunately, it was a sad result. We can evaluate something as a team,” Atıç began his speech by saying that they cannot tolerate referees getting ahead of the game.
The Challenges of Being a Disadvantaged Team
Hatayspor faced many difficulties throughout the season. Atıç summarized the situation the team was in with the words, “As Hatayspor, we are already a disadvantaged team. We are in a struggle playing away games every week and trying to make our citizens happy,” and stated that referee mistakes made this struggle even more difficult.
The Impact of Referee Errors
Atıç stated that referee mistakes were testing Hatayspor’s patience. “I am saying that we are at the end of our patience from now on,” he said, underlining that referees need to be more careful. He stated that it was contradictory that the referee who went to VAR in the match they played with Eyüpspor did not go to VAR in an important position in this match.
Suffering and the Search for Justice
Hatay experienced a major disaster such as an earthquake. Stating that they struggle to alleviate the pain of the team and the city after such events, Atıç said, “We are content with what comes from God, but I would like to state once again that we do not accept earthquakes that come from people.” These words show that Hatayspor is not only a sports team, but also a symbol of social solidarity.
Expectations from Referees
Atıç, who wanted the referees to be more careful when making decisions regarding Hatayspor, said, “The referees should only look at the match from now on,” and expressed that they expect objective and fair management. The statements, “We want the referees to be more careful regarding Hatayspor,” clearly revealed the team’s expectations from the referees.
As a result
The difficulties that Hatayspor faces and referee mistakes directly affect the team's performance. The statements of General Secretary Ahmet Atıç reveal the social processes that Hatayspor is going through, beyond just a match. The pain experienced in the city and the solidarity shown by the team against this pain give Hatayspor a meaning beyond being just a sports club. In this context, it is of great importance for Hatayspor to achieve its goals that referees should be more careful and fair in their management.
