Mykola Balakin

Mykola Balakin is a Ukrainian referee known for officiating matches in the Ukrainian Premier League. He gained attention recently during a match between Shakhtar Donetsk and Karpaty Lviv, where he issued a yellow card to Shakhtar's player Azarovi. This decision led to a heated exchange with Shakhtar's coach, Arda Turan, who expressed his frustration towards Balakin's officiating, leading to Turan receiving a yellow card himself.