Before the 1/16 final match between the local club Trabzonspor and Basel (Switzerland), Turkish fans at the stadium commemorated victims who were killed by last week’s earthquakes in Türkiye.

Turkish fans displayed an emotional choreography depicting a search and rescue responder from abroad – next to a German Shepherd named Proteo – who saved an infant from the disaster. Proteo died in search and rescue efforts. At the same time, the flags of all countries that helped to eliminate the consequences of the tragedy were depicted on his helmet.

It also showed a massive hand rising from the rubble to hold a Turkish flag – symbolizing Türkiye power and unity.

Over 100 rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan and dozens of volunteers are assisting to our brothers.

The match ended with Trabzonspor winning 1-0.

T.Ruziyev, UzA