Developments After Konyaspor and Antalyaspor Match
Konyaspor faced Antalyaspor at home in the 15th week of the Trendyol Super League and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. This match drew attention not only with the performance on the field but also with the incidents that took place in the stands. Konyaspor President Ömer Korkmaz touched on the negativities experienced by the fans in his statements after the match. This situation caused great sadness in the Konyaspor community.
Post-Match Statements
Speaking to the press after the match, Konyaspor President Ömer Korkmaz stated that the events deeply saddened them. Korkmaz, who particularly criticized the treatment given to the fans in the stadium, made the following statements:
"Today, there are issues that bother us, independent of the match. I would like to thank the fans of Konya who came here and supported our team. However, the treatment of the Konya Police Department to the Konyaspor fan group after the match is really sad and annoying."
Images from 30 Years Ago
Korkmaz continued by stressing that the events that took place were reminiscent of images from 30 years ago. "The year is 2024, but we are still living the images we saw on television 30 years ago on our home field. We are facing the treatment we would not face away from home from our fans." He criticized this situation by saying.
The Importance of Fans
President Korkmaz also touched on the importance of Konyaspor fans. "There are children and young people there. The only interest of these young people is the love of the team. I do not think it is right that those who are devoted to this team are beaten with batons like they were 30 years ago. At this point, I am really sorry."
These statements revealed the seriousness of the negative experiences experienced by Konyaspor fans. Korkmaz emphasized that fans should be at the stadium to support their own team and stated that such treatment was unacceptable.
Future Steps
Konyaspor President also shared his thoughts on what steps should be taken following the events. "I request that whatever is necessary be done regarding this matter. I do not find it right that he wears the Konyaspor jersey and faces this treatment in his own city." He said. At this point, he gave the message that the club management and the authorities must take action.
Fans' Emotions
Konyaspor fans are very upset about the events that took place after the match. This situation threatens not only their love for their team but also their right to be in the stadium safely. The fans state that they always stand behind the team and call for such negativities to not happen again.
As a result
The Konyaspor and Antalyaspor match has gone beyond being just a football match. The incidents that took place have become a situation that damages the unifying power of sports. The Konyaspor community expects the necessary measures to be taken to prevent such incidents from happening again. The fans' right to watch the match in a safe environment is more important than anything else and the necessary steps should be taken in this regard.
