24.11.2025 17:20
In the 1st Amateur League match played between Yaylacık Spor and Genç Yurdu Spor in the Tavşanlı district of Kütahya, a young football player who had his tongue stuck in his throat was saved by the intervention of referee Yasin Karabacak. The absence of an ambulance on the field drew criticism.
Kütahya 1st Amateur League match between Yaylacık Spor and Genç Yurdu Spor at Karakova field was halted due to an incident that occurred in the stoppage time.
FOOTBALL PLAYER'S TONGUE GOT STUCK IN HIS THROAT
In the 90+8th minute of the match, a player from Genç Yurdu Spor raised his foot while trying to intervene with the ball, resulting in a kick to the face of the opposing player Serkan Alsan. It was understood that the player who fell to the ground had his tongue stuck in his throat.
VITAL INTERVENTION BY THE REFEREE
Referee Yasin Karabacak remained calm during these moments and immediately intervened with the player. Thanks to the quick and conscious first aid from Karabacak and the opposing team's coach Emre Kara, the player's airway was opened, allowing him to breathe.
NO AMBULANCE AT THE STADIUM
After this critical intervention, the player was taken to the sidelines to be transferred to the hospital. However, the lack of an ambulance on site created a significant problem during the critical minutes. It took approximately 10 minutes for the 112 Emergency Service ambulance, which was dispatched upon notification, to reach the field. The absence of an ambulance on site drew great criticism from football fans.
PLAYER WHO STOPPED BREATHING WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
The player who stopped breathing and was unconscious was taken to the hospital after the ambulance arrived. It was learned that the young player's health condition was improving. Genç Yurdu Spor won the match 4-3.