29.12.2025 09:11
Before the Turkish Cup match on January 13, where Fethiyespor will host Galatasaray, the condition of the stadium's pitch has sparked controversy. The 3,000-seat stand, which received an unfavorable earthquake report, has been demolished, and a portable stand is being installed in its place. It has been reported that the stand construction will be completed during the match week, increasing the capacity to 8,000. The club also warned fans to "purchase tickets only from the club."
In the Ziraat Turkey Cup Group A, the condition of the pitch at the district stadium has sparked controversy ahead of the match where Fethiyespor will host Galatasaray on Tuesday, January 13. The concrete stand with a capacity of 3,000 was demolished after the earthquake analysis report came back negative, and a portable stand of the same capacity is being installed in its place.
THE PITCH BECAME A SUBJECT OF DEBATE
Fethiyespor will host Galatasaray in the second week of the Ziraat Turkey Cup Group A on Tuesday, January 13. As images of the stadium's current condition became a hot topic on social media, the poor appearance of the pitch particularly drew the ire of the yellow-red fans.
Fans are curious whether the pitch will be ready by January 13, while discussions about the condition of the pitch where the match will be played continue.
EARTHQUAKE REPORT CAME BACK NEGATIVE, STAND DEMOLISHED
Due to the negative outcome of a previously conducted earthquake analysis report at Fethiye District Stadium, the concrete stand with a capacity of 3,000 was demolished. Installation of a portable stand of the same capacity has begun in place of the demolished stand.
"WE WILL HOST GALATASARAY FOR THE FIRST TIME"
Harun Reşit Yiğit, the Director of Youth and Sports in Fethiye and also the Vice President of Fethiyespor, stated that the match against Galatasaray is a great opportunity for the district.
Yiğit noted that preparations are ongoing, saying, "For the first time, we will host one of the big four, Galatasaray, in our district. We want as many people as possible to watch the match."
PORTABLE STAND FOR 3,000 PEOPLE IS BEING INSTALLED
Yiğit reported that the production of the portable stand is continuing, stating that the installation work will be completed on Monday or Tuesday. It was expressed that with the installation, the stadium's spectator capacity will reach approximately 8,000.
TICKET WARNING: DO NOT TRUST OTHER CHANNELS
Harun Reşit Yiğit also warned fans regarding ticket sales. Yiğit emphasized that tickets are only sold by the club and that sales made through social media and different channels should not be trusted.
"THE GOAL IS BOTH THE MATCH AND PROMOTION"
The Fethiyespor side stated that this match is important not only for football but also for the promotion of Fethiye. Yiğit said, "Our aim here is to watch Galatasaray, but also to contribute to the promotion of our district."