A 16-year-old Kocaelispor fan fell from the stands from several meters high.

A 16-year-old Kocaelispor fan fell from the stands from several meters high.

09.02.2025 15:00

In the 23rd week of the Trendyol 1st League, a 16-year-old Kocaelispor fan named Efe Kartal Öztay fell from the stands during the match between Kocaelispor and Amed Sportif Faaliyetler and was seriously injured. The young fan, who suffered a severe head injury and is in critical condition, has been placed under treatment in the intensive care unit.

In the 23rd week of the Trendyol 1st League, an incredible incident occurred during the match played between Kocaelispor and Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, where the home team won 1-0.

YOUNG FAN FELL FROM THE TRIBUNE, IN INTENSIVE CARE

During the match played at Yıldız Entegre Kocaeli Stadium, 16-year-old Efe Kartal Öztay, a Kocaelispor fan, lost his balance and fell from the upper stand behind the goal. Öztay, who was seriously injured from the blow to his head, was taken to Kocaeli City Hospital by 112 Emergency Health teams. It was learned that the young fan is being treated in intensive care.

The fan who lost his balance in the stands fell from several meters high

Kocaelispor ISSUED A STATEMENT

In a statement made on Kocaelispor's social media account regarding the incident, it was stated, "We regret to learn that our fan Efe Kartal Öztay, who fell and injured his head during the match we played today, is in critical condition as a result of the examinations. Come on Efe! There are many trophies to be won, get back on your feet!"

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