Tension erupted during the Istanbul derby as ‘Victor Osimhen clashed with Besiktas defender Emirhan Toocu, grabbing him by the throat after a disrupted throw -in. Several players intervened to separate them during the incident.

The match ended 1-1, with Besiktas taking an early lead through Tammy Abraham. Fans and analysts are debating the officiating and players’ conduct after several heated incident.

However, the outcome could have been even more dramatic If the referee had decided to send off Victor Osimhen just minutes later.

After being fouled near the corner flag, the Nigerian striker lost his temper.

Remarkably, the linesman standing only a few feet away did not signal for a red card, and Osimhen escaped with just a yellow.

Fans were also furious, convinced that Galatasaray had been given major reprieve in what could have been a match-changing moment.