15/10/2009 11:56
How Turkey's Bursa welcomes Armenian delegation
Football match Armenia v. Turkey in 2010 World Cup qualifying group game in Turkish northwestern province of Bursa is over.
Given that this was more round of “football diplomacy” began last year, than a football match, find some details on Turkish welcome below.
As reported Aysor’s correspondent from Bursa, the stadium was completely filled despite the non-sold tickets. By the way, Turkish fans were angered by this gathered at adjoining to stadium side.
It was repeatedly reported that Azerbaijan’s symbols were strongly prohibited; however one could buy Azerbaijan’s flag near stadium paying 20 dollars. The road to stadium was full of fluttering Azerbaijan’s flags.
Despite the diplomatic context of the match, the Turkish fans hissed Armenia’s Anthem. Moreover, the bus with Armenian journalists was stoned. Police saw it never lifted a finger to prevent the provocation. The Turkish fans, who stoned at one of the buses of the Armenian delegation, carried Turkey’s flags.
It’s worth mentioning, that Turkish side repeatedly announced that all necessary security measures would be provided.