Supporters of Besiktas threw so many soft toys on to the field of play during the match against Antalyaspor to donate to children affected by the earthquakes.
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| Toys thrown on to pitch by Besiktas fans during the match against Antalyaspor. Photo: AP via Al Jazeera |
After 4 minutes 17 seconds, the match was paused, representing the first time the first earthquake hit Turkey and Syria at 04:17 on Monday 6 February, 2023.
The first earthquake struck Southern Turkey and Northern Syria and above 50,000 have been confirmed dead.
After the match between Besiktas and Antalyaspor was paused, fans then started throwing toys on to the pitch which will be given to children in Turkey and Syria.
Besiktas said: “Our fans organised a meaningful event called ‘This toy is my friend’ during the match in order to give morale to the children affected by the earthquake.
“The fans threw scarves, berets and plush toys to be given as a gift to the children in the earthquake region.”
