Overview
- The collision happened around the 22nd minute when goalkeeper Muhammet Uyanık’s clearance struck the bird in flight.
- Captain Gani Çatan performed chest compressions until the seagull showed movement, then passed it to medical staff for treatment.
- Club official Fatih Büyük said medics tended to a damaged wing, and local reports say the bird’s ability to fly remains uncertain.
- Play was briefly halted before the match resumed, and Istanbul Yurdum Spor later lost the final, reported as decided on penalties.
- Footage of the rescue went viral, and players told Anadolu Agency they valued saving a life over winning the championship.