'Absolute madness' - Callaghan fumes at call to not give Turkey red card

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Turkey's Busem Seker handled the ball before scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Northern Ireland, but the referee declined to issue a red card for the handball offense. Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan called the decision "absolute madness," insisting Seker "had to be sent off" for the handball infraction. The controversial non-call proved consequential: Seker's subsequent goal stood as the match-winner, leaving Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle's side facing elimination from the competition.