HOW TURKEY’S BURSA WELCOMES ARMENIAN DELEGATION
Aysor.am
Friday, October 16
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.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
