Turkish supporters torch stadium after club's relegation
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Eskisehirspor supporters set fire to their stadium after relegation (via @32gunTV/ @90min_Football) https://t.co/F97t8RtPW9
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Turkish first-division side Eskisehirspor lost at home to Medipol Basaksehir on Saturday courtesy of a last-minute goal, guaranteeing relegation for the first time since 1998.
Meanwhile in Turkey, Eskisehirspor fans burned their own stadium after their team was relegated to the 2nd Division. pic.twitter.com/dcjK0UtZNG
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Upset Eskisehirspor supporters then took matters into their own hands, setting fire to the Eskisehir Ataturk Stadium following the 2-1 defeat. The club will christen its new ground, New Eskisehir Stadium, upon return to the second tier next season.
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