In the early morning of July 3rd, the Round of 16 match between Turkey and Austria in the European Championship exposed a side full of gunpowder. Not only was Austria’s star player Marcel Sabitzer attacked by objects thrown by fans, and even injured in the head, but Turkey’s new star Arda Güler also became the target of coin attacks.
In the Round of 16 of the 2024 European Championship, Turkey successfully defeated Austria. The Turkish goalkeeper’s crucial save in the final stages of the game was the key to victory.
However, during the match, there was also an unpleasant scene. As Austria was about to be eliminated, objects were thrown at Borussia Dortmund star Marcel Sabitzer’s head.
According to multiple media reports, Sabitzer was hit by an unknown object from the stands while preparing to take a corner kick in the 77th minute. It is believed to have been a coin.
Sabitzer was clearly hit. He put his hand to his head and fell to the ground. But he quickly got up and continued to participate in the match.
The exact moment when Güler was hit by the object is unclear. But the 19-year-old Real Madrid newcomer celebrated by provoking the Austrian fans after assisting Merih Demiral in scoring the second goal, putting his fingers to his ears. Immediately, the fans in the stands started throwing various objects onto the field. He may have been thrown a coin during this process.
The entire game was full of controversy and also highlighted the safety factors of this European Championship. Previously, there have been various safety incidents in the European Championship.
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