UEFA Disciplinary Penalties Imposed on Trabzonspor After KuPS Match Incidents
Trabzonspor faces a total of 100,000 Euros in fines alongside a ban on away ticket sales following UEFA disciplinary sanctions stemming from crowd disturbances during their 4-2 away victory against Finnish side KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League, 61SAAT reported. The match took place on October 15 at Tammela Stadium in Tampere, where visiting supporters ignited flares, threw foreign objects onto the pitch, and caused physical damage to the arena.
Flares, Foreign Objects, and Pitch Incursions Drive Financial Penalties
UEFA issued an 80,000 Euro fine for the use of flares and the throwing of foreign objects by Trabzonspor fans in the stands. In addition to the financial penalty, European football’s governing body barred Trabzonspor from selling tickets to their own supporters for the team’s next away fixture in a UEFA club competition, preventing fans from utilizing the club’s designated away allocation. An additional 15,000 Euro fine was levied due to individuals entering the playing field during the match, bringing the total monetary sanction for crowd-related infractions to 95,000 Euros, according to 61SAAT.
UEFA fines Trabzonspor for Tammela Stadium damage
Disciplinary reports detail physical damage to Tammela Stadium, noting that 13 seats in the away section were broken and the playing surface suffered burns from thrown pyrotechnics. These infrastructure violations prompted an extra 5,000 Euro fine from UEFA. 61SAAT noted that Trabzonspor must contact KuPS Kuopio within 30 days to coordinate the coverage of repair expenses for the damaged seats and pitch turf, costs that remain separate from the governing body's formal fines.
Trabzonspor must pay fine within 90 days
UEFA mandated that the full €100,000 fine must be settled within 90 days of the official decision being communicated to the club. Trabzonspor Club had previously warned its fans against using flares or similar flammable materials in UEFA competitions before the KuPS match.
Frequently Asked Questions About the UEFA Sanctions
When was the KuPS and Trabzonspor match played?
The UEFA Europa Conference League fixture took place on October 15 at Tammela Stadium in Tampere, Finland, where Trabzonspor defeated KuPS 4-2.
What constitutes the total 100,000 Euro fine?
The penalty is divided into 80,000 Euros for flares and objects thrown onto the pitch, 15,000 Euros for pitch incursions by spectators, and 5,000 Euros for property damage inside the stadium.
How long does Trabzonspor have to pay the fines?
UEFA requires the club to settle the total 100,000 Euro monetary penalty within 90 days of the decision being formally transmitted to the organization.
How many stadium seats were broken during the incident?
Thirteen seats located within the away supporters’ section of Tammela Stadium sustained structural damage during the match.
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