28.05.2025 10:30
In the TFF 2nd League play-off semi-final second leg match between Elazığspor and Vanspor, the game made headlines due to unsportsmanlike behavior and scandalous statements, with the announcement "We will bury them on the field" drawing significant backlash. Hours after the match was interrupted, footage emerged showing that the controversial announcement was made by Elazığ Mayor Şahin Şerifoğulları.
In the TFF 2nd League play-off semi-final second leg match, the encounter between Elazığspor and Vanspor made headlines beyond football due to security breaches, unsportsmanlike behavior, and scandalous statements. After Vanspor won the first match 4-1, the return match played in Elazığ was overshadowed by events far from sportsmanship.
THE MATCH WAS SUSPENDED
In the 56th minute of the match, a hard object thrown from the Elazığ stands hit the assistant referee. Referee Ümit Öztürk suspended the match and sent the teams to the locker room following these incidents.
"WE WILL BURY THEM ON THE FIELD"
After the goal scored by Elazığspor in the 23rd minute, Elazığ Mayor Şahin Şerifoğulları, who came to the sidelines, caused a stir with his statement, "We will bury them on the field," as he took the microphone in hand.