05.02.2026 09:48
In the match where Galatasaray hosted İstanbulspor in the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Ahmed Kutucu collided head-on with İstanbulspor goalkeeper İsa Doğan. At that moment, Ahmed Kutucu's tongue got stuck in his throat. In this critical moment, Galatasaray player Barış Alper Yılmaz quickly intervened to help his teammate. Barış Alper's quick reflexes and calm demeanor prevented a potential danger. İstanbulspor goalkeeper İsa Doğan was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
The unfortunate injury moments that occurred during the match where Galatasaray hosted İstanbulspor in the Ziraat Turkey Cup worried the spectators and those watching on screen. A brief panic was experienced in the position where Ahmed Kutucu collided head-to-head with İstanbulspor goalkeeper İsa Doğan.
FRIGHTENING COLLISION
In the 46th minute of the Ziraat Turkey Cup Group A match in the 3rd week, Ahmed Kutucu and İsa Doğan collided head-to-head in an aerial duel. After the violent collision, both players fell to the ground uncontrollably, and the game was immediately stopped.
CRUCIAL INTERVENTION BY BARIS ALPER
Ahmed Kutucu, who hit his head while falling, had his tongue slip back into his throat. At this critical moment, Galatasaray player Barış Alper Yılmaz intervened without wasting any time. Barış Alper's calm demeanor and quick reflexes prevented a potential danger.
MEDICAL TEAMS ENTERED THE FIELD
After the incident, medical teams quickly entered the field to intervene with both players. Ahmed Kutucu got up and went to the locker room, while İstanbulspor goalkeeper İsa Doğan was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
THE MATCH BELONGED TO GALATASARAY
In the match, Galatasaray won 3-1 with goals from Mauro Icardi, Lucas Torreira, and Ahmed Kutucu. İstanbulspor's only goal came from Mendy Mamadou.
FOOTAGE EMERGED
Footage of Barış Alper Yılmaz's vital intervention to Ahmed Kutucu, whose tongue slipped back into his throat, later emerged. Those moments once again showcased the solidarity of the players on the field.