Tension in Gaziantep before the final: Galatasaray and Trabzonspor fans clash

Fans of Galatasaray and Trabzonspor, who will face each other in the Ziraat Turkish Cup final in Gaziantep this evening, clashed in the city before the match. Even before the excitement of the final could begin, there was great tension on the streets of Gaziantep.

GAZIANTEP IN TURMOIL

Fan groups from both teams, who had arrived in Gaziantep days before the match, encountered each other in the city center hours before kickoff.

The argument, which began verbally, quickly turned into a physical fight. During the brawl, in which sticks were used alongside punches, local citizens tried to intervene. It was reported that security forces were dispatched to the scene.

SHOPKEEPERS ALSO JOINED THE FIGHT

According to local media sources, it is alleged that some of the groups involved in the fight were Galatasaray fans who are also local shopkeepers in the city. Eyewitnesses stated that there had been long-standing verbal taunts between the sides on social media, and that this tension erupted on the streets.

FINAL MATCH IS THIS EVENING

Galatasaray and Trabzonspor will face each other in the Turkish Cup final this evening at 20:45 at the Gaziantep Kalyon Stadium. The critical match will be officiated by referee Cihan Aydın. TFF officials announced that security measures have been increased before and after the match.

News Source : 12punto