Shocking scenes were witnessed at the end of the Turkish Süper Lig match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe on Sunday, March 17.
Former Manchester United player, Fred, had scored two goals in the first half at the Papara Park, with former Chelsea star Michy Batshuayi netting an 87th-minute goal to secure victory for the visitors.
🚨 Crazy scenes in Turkey between Trabzonspor fans entering the pitch and stormed the Fenerbahçe players.pic.twitter.com/zbfNWhp11m
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 17, 2024
This last-minute winner sparked wild celebrations among Fenerbahçe players at the full-time whistle. They gathered at the centre circle of the field for a jubilant group huddle.
One home fan ran onto the field to confront Batshuayi and his teammates. Security officers chased him down, but this is where all hell broke loose.
Hundreds of fans would then invade the pitch and charge at Fenerbahce players. In one of the videos from the chaotic scenes, Batshuayi is seen unleashing a vicious spinning high kick at one of the fans who was charging at him.
🇧🇪😲 Michy Batshuayi's spinning high kick hit a Trabzonspor fan who attempted to attack him during the Trabzonspor vs Fenerbahce game…. 🦵pic.twitter.com/sJe0xQc9iM
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) March 17, 2024
Former QPR and Blackpool player Bright Osayi-Samuel took one of the invaders head-on, throwing him to the ground, punching him in self defence.
Osayi was ushered away by his teammates as security officers tried to form a ring around Fenerbahçe players while ushering them towards the tunnel.
At the stands, Fenerbahçe board members were not left behind as they were seen hurling cups at the home fans.