Shocking footage has emerged online of the president of Turkish club, Ankaragucu, attacking FIFA referee Halil Umut Meler after the hosts’ 1-1 draw against Caykur Rizespor. Faruk Koca punched the match official after the final whistle had gone, with a huge group of players and staff then swarming around the official.

Olimpiu Morutan had opened the scoring for Ankaragucu 14 minutes into the tie, and they were able to hold on until half time. However, the game turned against them in the second half when Ali Sowe was sent off five minutes after the restart.

Nevertheless, it looked as if Ankaragucu would manage to hold out for a big win, especially when Rizespor had their own player, Emirhan Topcu, sent off in added time for a second yellow card. However, Adolfo Gaich netted a late equaliser to tie the game right at the death.

The late goal should have been the story of the game, but sadly, that was not to be the case. Just after the final whistle blew, Ankaragucu’s president Faruk Koca ran onto the pitch to confront the referee, and all hell broke loose.

Replays of the incident clearly showed Koca immediately running up to Meler and punching the referee in his face without any hesitation. As he collapsed to the ground, some staff swarmed round him to try and protect him from further attacks, but the official was kicked while on the turf.

After the attack, Meler can clearly be seen sporting a black eye, and looked to be in shock about what had happened. You can check out the video for yourselves below.

Watch: Referee attacked by club president

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