20.01.2026 14:10
The PFDK imposed a 3-match ban on Gaziantep FK's head coach Burak Yılmaz, who received a red card in the match against Kocaelispor in the Ziraat Turkey Cup. Yılmaz was penalized with a 3-match ban and a fine of 80,000 TL for insulting and threatening the match officials. Additionally, Gaziantep FK player Tayyip Talha Sanuç received a 2-match ban for a serious foul against an opposing player.
The PFDK imposed a ban on Burak Yılmaz from entering the locker room and the bench for 3 official matches due to insults and threats directed at the match officials before and after the expulsion during the cup match played between Gaziantep FK and Kocaelispor. The board also fined Yılmaz 80,000 TL.
PENALTY FOR TAYYIP TALHA SANUÇ AS WELL
A decision was also made for Gaziantep FK player Tayyip Talha Sanuç, who received a red card in the same match. The PFDK imposed a penalty of 2 official matches suspension on Sanuç due to a serious foul against an opposing player.
The statement from the PFDK is as follows:
"GAZİANTEP FUTBOL A.Ş. technical responsible BURAK YILMAZ, due to insults and threats directed at the match officials before and after the expulsion in the GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.-KOCAELİSPOR Ziraat Turkey Cup match played on 13.01.2026, has been punished with a ban on entering the LOCKER ROOM AND BENCH FOR 3 OFFICIAL MATCHES and a fine of 80,000 TL, in accordance with articles 41/1-c, 36/5-c, 35/4, and 10/2 of the FDT (by majority vote).
It has been decided to punish GAZİANTEP FUTBOL A.Ş. athlete TAYYİP TALHA SANUÇ with a suspension of 2 OFFICIAL MATCHES due to a serious foul against an opposing team player in the same match, in accordance with article 43 of the FDT."