Footballer Collapses in Final Minutes of Match and Is Taken to Hospital

The second week of the Turkish Football Federation Professional Transition League Group 7 saw Arıt Kayadibispor and Gençlik Mimar Sinan Spor meet at Bartın Atatürk Stadium. The home side held a 1-0 lead when a dramatic incident occurred in the 90+3rd minute of the match.

Gençlik Mimar Sinan Spor player Akın Karaaslan, 35, collapsed on the pitch. Following initial treatment by medical teams, the footballer was taken by ambulance to Bartın State Hospital.

An examination at the hospital indicated that Karaaslan had suffered a heart attack. It was learned that he underwent angiography. A detailed statement about his health condition has not yet been released.

Following the incident, tension during the match and the panic on the field increased the concern of players and fans. The club and health officials are continuing efforts to monitor the athlete's health.