PodcastTurkish federation probes match-fixing accusations in third-tier game
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has launched an investigation into allegations of match-fixing in a third-tier game between Ankaraspor and Nazilli Belediyespor.
Reuters
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has launched an investigation into allegations of match-fixing in a third-tier game, the state-run Anadolu Agency said on April 29.
Ankaraspor and Nazilli Belediyespor drew 0-0 in the TFF 2. Lig game on April 28, which meant the former reached the promotion playoffs while the latter avoided relegation.
There were no shots in the match, while Ankaraspor had two corners and Nazillispor none. No red or yellow cards were shown.
Nazilli Belediyespor president Şahin Kaya denied allegations of match-fixing, saying his team played a tough game.
"One point was enough for us to stay in the league. Our players managed to secure one point in a difficult away game against Ankaraspor," Kaya said.
There was no immediate comment from Ankaraspor.
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