Göztepe-Altay Derby Case Decision: Last Minute Sports News
The violence at the recent Göztepe and Altay derby has had serious legal repercussions, with several individuals being arrested and facing prison sentences. During the game on November 27, 2022, a Göztepe fan was injured by a flare thrown from the Altay stands, while a fan from Göztepe jumped onto the field and hit Altay goalkeeper Ozan Evrim Özenç with a corner post. As a result of these events, the match had to be canceled.
Following an investigation, multiple individuals from both teams’ stands were arrested. Charges range from ‘attempted deliberate murder’ and ‘intentionally endangering general security’ to aiding these crimes. The Turkish Football Federation declared both teams defeated due to the violent events.
One of the defendants, Furkan Ersanlı, faces up to 23 years in prison for his involvement in the violence. During the trial, lawyers for the detained defendants requested that certain measures, such as the ban on watching matches, be lifted, but the prosecutor defended the rejection of these requests.
The court has decided to continue the detention of Furkan Ersanlı, and the trial is ongoing. The legal proceedings will continue to unfold as the court made its decision to postpone the hearing in light of the ongoing investigation. The violent incident at the Göztepe and Altay derby has caused shock and prompted legal actions, with the outcome of the trial likely to have significant implications for those involved.
