Tense moments in the big derby: Police enter the pitch

A fight broke out between players from both teams during the Ziraat Turkish Cup derby match between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. Security forces entered the pitch to separate the two teams' benches.

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Tense moments in the big derby: Police enter the pitch

Tensions flared in the final moments of the Ziraat Turkish Cup quarter-final match where Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray faced off.

Due to the tension between the two benches, security forces entered the pitch to intervene in the incidents.

The game was halted due to the events that took place in the 89th minute of the match.

The match referee, Cihan Aydın, issued red cards to Kerem Demirbay and Barış Alper Yılmaz from Galatasaray, and to Mert Hakan Yandaş and Salvatore Foti from Fenerbahçe.

After the situation was calmed, the match resumed.

News Source: 12punto