06.02.2026 00:37
Kocaelispor announced that Harda Kaçmaz, who fell and was injured during the match against Beşiktaş this evening and was taken to the hospital, has passed away.
In the 3rd week match of the Ziraat Turkey Cup Group C, Kocaelispor faced Beşiktaş. During the match played at the Turka Vehicle Inspection Kocaeli Stadium, sad news came from a fan who fell from the stands.
FELL ONTO THE CONCRETE GROUND DURING THE MATCH
In the Ziraat Turkey Cup match, while Kocaelispor was playing against Beşiktaş, a tragic accident occurred in the second half of the match. Kocaelispor fan Harda Kaçmaz fell from the stands onto the concrete ground. The field staff immediately intervened upon seeing Kaçmaz fall from several meters high. The medical personnel present at the stadium performed CPR on Kaçmaz, whose heart had stopped. Harda Kaçmaz, who was revived, was taken to a private hospital by ambulance. Once again, Kaçmaz's heart stopped at the hospital, and despite all interventions, he could not be saved.
HARDA KAÇMAZ PASSED AWAY
Kocaelispor announced that Harda Kaçmaz passed away at the hospital where he was taken. In a statement from the club, it was expressed, "We wish God's mercy upon our fan Harda Kaçmaz, who passed away at the hospital where he was taken; we extend our condolences to his family, loved ones, and our community. We will never forget you, Harda..."
BEŞIKTAŞ'S STATEMENT
Beşiktaş Club also made a statement on their social media accounts, expressing their condolences to Kocaelispor and stating, "We have learned with great sadness that Kocaelispor fan Harda Kaçmaz, who fell from the stands and was seriously injured during the Kocaelispor match, could not be saved despite all interventions and passed away. We wish God's mercy upon Harda Kaçmaz and extend our condolences to his family, relatives, and the entire Kocaelispor and sports community."