Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca punches referee Halil Umut Meler

The match played between MKE Ankaragücü and Çaykur Rizespor in the 15th week of the Trendyol Super League ended in a 1-1 draw. After the match, Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca came to the middle of the pitch and attacked referee Halil Umut Meler.

ATTACK WITH KICKS AND PUNCHES

President Koca entered the pitch after the Rizespor match and punched the match referee Halil Umut Meler. Following the attack, Halil Umut Meler's left eye was bruised. Faruk Koca, who entered the pitch after Halil Umut Meler's final whistle, suddenly walked towards Halil Umut Meler. Faruk Koca, who punched Halil Umut Meler, was calmed down with difficulty after the technical staff of both clubs intervened.

In the match, Ankaragücü took the lead with Morutan in the 14th minute, and Rizespor equalized with Gaich's goal in the 90+7th minute. The match referee Halil Umut Meler had shown red cards to Sowe from Ankaragücü in the 50th minute and to Emirhan Topçu from Rizespor in the 90+5th minute.

Following the attack, Halil Umut Meler's left eye was bruised.

DEFENDED THE 'ATTACK'

Ankaragücü Board Vice President Yusuf Tanık backed Faruk Koca's attack on Halil Umut Meler. Tanık quoted the news of the 'attack on Halil Umut Meler' and left a heart emoji.

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