Enis Bardhi sent off two minutes after coming on for Konyaspor
North Macedonia captain Enis Bardhi dismissed two minutes after entering Konyaspor–Kocaelispor; suspension now likely pending disciplinary ruling.
Enis Bardhi was shown a straight red card barely two minutes after coming on at the start of the second half in Konyaspor’s 3rd-round Turkish Super Lig fixture against Kocaelispor on August 29, 2026.
The North Macedonia captain, who came off the bench, was involved in a challenge with an opposing player that the referee judged to be a sending-off offence. The dismissal came almost immediately after Bardhi’s introduction and left Konyaspor reduced to ten men.
Immediate reaction and social media
A clip of the incident circulated online and a live-update account tweeted: "Konyaspor'da Enis Bardhi, oyuna girdikten 2.30 dakika sonra kırmızı kart gördü." — Anında Goller (@golleranindatv1) August 29, 2026.
Match reports note that Bardhi was not in the starting lineup for the game. The red card occurred early in the second half, shortly after his substitution, and changed the balance of the contest.
This sending-off is expected to sideline Bardhi for several matches, though the exact length of any suspension will be determined by the Disciplinary Committee’s forthcoming decision. The club and the federation typically await the formal ruling before confirming the ban.
Video of the incident has spread on social platforms, and supporters and pundits were divided over whether the referee’s call was warranted.
Photo: press material from the event
