Turkey edges past Northern Ireland amid controversial red card non-decision
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Turkey secured a 2-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Istanbul on June 5, 2026. The match featured a pivotal moment when Turkey striker Busem Seker controversially handled the ball on the line, resulting in a yellow card rather than a red. Seker later scored the winning goal after Northern Ireland tied the match with a penalty kick. Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan expressed her disappointment with the referee's decision, emphasizing that Seker should have been sent off for the handball.
- •Busem Seker handled the ball leading to a controversial yellow card.
- •The match was part of a World Cup qualifying tournament.
- •Megan Bell scored for Northern Ireland from the penalty spot.
- •Seker's goal marked her eighth international goal.
- •Turkey is three points behind group leaders Switzerland.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — 'Absolute madness' - Callaghan on red card decision
- 9:56 PMBBC Sport — 'Absolute madness' - Callaghan on red card decision
"Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.
"Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:56 PM'Absolute madness' - Callaghan on red card decision
Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.
- BBC SportJun 5, 2026, 9:56 PM'Absolute madness' - Callaghan on red card decision
Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan says that Turkey striker Busem Seker "had to be sent off" after she controversially handled the ball before later scoring the winner during their 2-1 victory over Michael McArdle's side.
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