The Turkish Cup semi-final between two of the country’s biggest teams was abandoned after the Besiktas manager was hit on the head by an object thrown by Fenerbahçe fans.
The game between the long-time Istanbul rivals started in a tense atmosphere and Besiktas were reduced to 10 men after Pepe, the former Real Madrid defender, was sent off for a reckless tackle.
Tensions increased in Fenerbahçe’s Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium when fans threw objects at a Besiktas player as a corner was taken. The Fenerbahçe players tried to calm down the fans but the disorder continued into the second half and Şenol Güneş was struck on the head by an unidentified object.
He fell to the ground, one witness said, and local media reported he received five stitches to his head and was taken to the hospital. The Besiktas players then left the pitch along with the referees and the goalless game, which was the second leg of the semi-final, was abandoned.
