Offside Call in Trabzonspor vs Hearts Match After Expected Penalty Appeal

In the second round of the UEFA Europa League, Trabzonspor faced Hearts at home. In the 13th minute of the match, Muhammed Salah delivered a cross into the penalty area from the right flank.

After the ball struck Hearts player Jordi Altena's hand inside the penalty area, Trabzonspor players appealed for a penalty. The incident created a scene that raised the players' expectations.

Referee Lawrence Visser consulted the information relayed from VAR following the incident. Following the review, it was determined that Salah was offside, and play resumed.

The decision was an unexpected development for the players and the stands. For Trabzonspor, it was seen as a missed opportunity in the early minutes of the match.