Kastamonuspor, whose two players got injured, received a magnificent welcome from the fans

The Kastamonuspor delegation, which was attacked with stones before and after the match against Iğdır FK, was warmly welcomed by the fans in Kastamonu. Cengiz Aygün, the President of GMG Kastamonuspor Club, stated that the team managed to come to Kastamonu after the 3-day ordeal in Iğdır.

In the TFF 2nd League Red Group 3rd Play-Off match, GMG Kastamonuspor played against Iğdır Football Club and lost 2-1. Prior to and after the match, the GMG Kastamonuspor delegation was attacked with stones and bottles by the Iğdır Football Club fans. The fans of Iğdır Football Club broke the bus windows of Kastamonuspor players and injured the footballers. In the incidents, GMG Kastamonuspor goalkeepers Abdullah Yiğiter and Yasin Davuş were injured. Additionally, a police officer trying to intervene using pepper spray was also injured. Following the events, the Kastamonuspor delegation left Iğdır with police escort and returned to Kastamonu. The Kastamonuspor delegation was welcomed by the fans in Cumhuriyet Square in Kastamonu. The fans lit flares and chanted ‘Champion Kastamonuspor’ slogans. The fans expressed their reaction to the attacks against the Kastamonuspor delegation.

“They came after a 3-day battle”

Addressing the Kastamonuspor fans who welcomed them with great enthusiasm, Kastamonuspor Club President Cengiz Aygün said, ‘Kastamonu is one of the jewels of this country. It is a magnificent city where Sheikh Shaban Veli, Martyr Sherife Bacı, and many other heroes exist. I brought our team from Ankara to meet our fans here. Unfortunately, our players went to Iğdır. After our team landed in Iğdır, I called our Deputy Alagöz. We will condemn everyone who caused these incidents, but as your brother, as your elder, I will not let anyone make you curse anyone. This is neither ethical nor right. I fully agree with your reactions. Unfortunately, our players were beaten in Iğdır. Some events occurred. I will not go into details about them at this hour. In the end, we had a three-day battle with these youngsters, these lion cubs in Iğdır. They came after a 3-day battle and surrendered to the bosom of our fans. From now on, it’s your turn.’

“Kastamonu will always do what is right for itself”

Addressing the fans, Kastamonu Mayor Hasan Baltacı said, ‘No matter how much we describe Kastamonu, it’s not enough. We understand your anger, your reaction. But know this, no matter what anyone does, Kastamonu will always do what is right for itself. The struggle is not over yet. The struggle continues. I wholeheartedly believe that Kastamonu will win this struggle. We will do what is right for Kastamonu. We will inform the public about those who remain silent about what happened in Iğdır, those who ignore what happened there. We will not give up on this matter. We will fight for it until the end. But now is the time to unite and stand behind our team. I wish my team success again. I sincerely believe that they will succeed.’

GMG Kastamonuspor Team Captain Abdulaziz Solmaz also said, ‘We fought the necessary battle on the field. With the permission of Allah, on Monday, we will pass the round here with our fans and show the best answer to all of Turkey as the people of Kastamonu.’

GMG Kastamonuspor goalkeeper Yasin Davuş, who was injured in the incidents, stated, ‘As a team, we fought hard with our coaches, players, and administrators both on and off the field. Unpleasant events occurred. But let no one forget that no one is greater than the Kastamonuspor emblem. Starting from tomorrow, we will concentrate entirely on the match and look for ways to pass the round in the best way possible. Together, we will fulfill our duties on the field, with our fans in the stands, and outside the field, and hopefully we will go to the final together.’

After the speeches, the GMG Kastamonuspor team bus was escorted in a convoy to the facilities.