09.10.2026 17:21
Striking images emerged from the Turkish Cup match played between Zonguldak Kömürspor and Düzcespor. After the match, as the referees were heading to the locker room accompanied by police, the moments when the TFF observer assigned to the match was sleeping in the stands were captured on camera. The footage sparked debate over whether the observer fulfilled his duty.
Zonguldak Kömürspor and Düzcespor faced each other in the Turkish Cup second round match. The visiting team Düzcespor advanced by winning 1-0. After the match, it drew attention that the referees went to the dressing room accompanied by police. However, another incident during the match overshadowed the match.
TFF OBSERVER WAS FILMED SLEEPING IN THE STANDS
The moments when the Turkish Football Federation observer on duty in the match dozed off in the stands while the match continued were captured on camera. In the footage, the observer was seen closing his eyes and dozing for a while while sitting in his seat.
FOOTAGE DREW REACTION
The footage of the observer tasked with following the match dozing off caused a reaction from football fans. Some users questioned whether the observer, who was responsible for evaluating the positions during the match and the referee decisions, fulfilled his responsibility.