The threat that brought our two provinces in the East face to face! Even though the situation has changed, the tension has not decreased.

26.05.2025 14:24

Tension continues ahead of the Elazığspor–Vanspor FK match, which will be played today at 20:00 at Elazığ Atatürk Stadium. Rüstempaşa Sports Club President Hamit Erulaş drew criticism for his insulting and threatening remarks towards Vanspor and the people of Van on social media. Following the backlash, Hamit Erulaş took a step back through former Vanspor executive Veysi Gençer and apologized.

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The tension in Elazığ continues ahead of the TFF 2nd League play-off semi-final second leg match. After the hotel that was previously reserved in Elazığ suddenly canceled its reservation shortly before the match, the Vanspor team was directed to Bingöl as they could not find accommodation.

VANSPOR WON THE FIRST MATCH 4-1

On May 22, Vanspor FK won 4-1 against Elazığspor. After the match, incidents occurred on the field, and the President of Elazığspor and fans threatened the Vanspor FK players for the match to be played in Elazığ on May 26. The cancellation of hotel reservations for Vanspor in Elazığ further escalated the tension.

APOLOGIZED

Just hours before the Elazığspor-Vanspor FK match to be played at Elazığ Atatürk Stadium at 20:00 today, Hamit Erulaş, the President of Rüstempaşa Sports Club, who insulted and threatened Vanspor and the people of Van, apologized through former Vanspor executive Veysi Gençer.

After the video call between Veysi Gençer and Hamit Erulaş, Hamit Erulaş shared an apology message on his Instagram account. In the shared message, he stated, "I can never have a problem with the people of Van, as I said, I know my limits... If I have been misunderstood, I apologize; being misunderstood is bad."