Player Collapses During Amateur League Match

The match was played at Bartın Atatürk Stadium as part of the second week of the Turkish Football Federation Professionalism Transition League, Group 7, where Arıt Kayadibispor faced Gençlik Mimar Sinan Spor. The home side led 1-0 when, in the 90+3rd minute, Akın Karaaslan, a 35-year-old player for Gençlik Mimar Sinan Spor, suddenly collapsed and fell to the ground.

After it became clear his condition was serious, an ambulance and medical teams were called to the pitch. Karaaslan received first aid on the field. He was then taken by ambulance to Bartın State Hospital.

Examinations at the hospital determined that he had suffered a heart attack. It was reported that the player was taken for angiography at Bartın State Hospital. No new statement about his health condition has been made yet.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of health checks in amateur leagues and of emergency response readiness during matches. Further developments on the player's condition are awaited.