Message of unity from Elazığ and Ordu fans

In recent years, the bleeding wound of Turkish football, the fights and violence among fans, found a beautiful example of unity against before the play-off final between Elazığspor and 52 Orduspor fans heading to Istanbul. The fans who met on the metro showed an example of sportsmanship by expressing unity, friendship, and wishing success, saying ‘We need to show an example of fandom to Turkey.’ TFF 3rd League, 2nd Group play-off matches resulted in Elazığspor advancing to the final where they will face 52 Orduspor. The Elazığspor vs. 52 Orduspor match will be held at Istanbul Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex Rams Park. Elazığ football fans, showing great interest in the final match, traveled to Istanbul. Elazığspor and Orduspor fans who gathered on the metro before the match delivered a message of sportsmanship and brotherhood. Wishing each other success, the fans emphasized that friendship is what matters. ‘Orduspor fans will also come to Istanbul and return, may they travel safely,’ said a fan who went to Istanbul to support Elazığspor. ‘Not only Elazığ fans but also Orduspor fans will come to Istanbul. They should also travel safely. May the good one win, but we are better. Hopefully, we will win and return,’ he added. A fan of Orduspor stated, ‘First of all, we want to emphasize that sports is about friendship and brotherhood. Both are very established teams. It will be a match between two distinguished cities. However, we hear that Elazığ fans are showing more interest in the match than us. We need to show an example of fandom to Turkey. The loser should applaud the winner. Because we really need this,’ he said.