Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler announced that he will retire after the assault incident in the match between Ankaragücü and Rizespor in the 15th round of the Turkish Championship. News from A Spor.
According to the publication, Mehler announced his retirement by saying “I’m fed up” to sports officials who visited him in the hospital.
On December 11, Ankaragücü Club President Faruk Koca attacked Halil Umut Meler. After the first blow, the referee fell to the grass and received several more blows. The judge was able to stand up on his own. He had a bruise under his left eye. He was treated in the judge’s office. Video of the incident is available at: telegram channel Sports24.
The meeting ended with a score of 1:1. Rizespor managed to equalize the score in the seventh minute. The goal that brought Rizespor a draw was scored by Adolfo Gaich, whose rights belong to CSKA Moscow.
In the Turkish Championship rankings, Ankaragücü ranks 11th with 18 points. Rizespor is in eighth place with 22 points. F.Bahçe is the leader in the points rankings. Istanbul team has 40 points.
Previously in Turkey deferred In all football matches after the referee was beaten.