Wheelchair fan’s funny pitch invasion goes viral after last-minute winner in Turkish third division
A fan in a wheelchair recently stole the spotlight after running onto the pitch following Gebzespor’s last-minute winning goal in their Turkish third division match against Inegol Kafkasspor.
The game was thrilling from start to finish, with Gebzespor coming back from a 2-1 deficit to beat their rivals 4-3. Batuhan Altinas was the star, scoring a hat-trick including the winning goal at the very end, setting off wild celebrations at Alaettin Kurt Stadium.
Altinas happily wheeled away, joined by his teammates after taking off his shirt. Fans flooded the pitch to cheer with the players, and one fan in a wheelchair quickly became the heart of a viral video.
In a video shared on Reddit, the fan is seen soaking up the excitement, raising his arm in joy, and earning lots of praise for the uplifting moment.
People shared their love for the scene. One said, “There’s never a dull day in Turkish football,” while another called it “funny, heartwarming, and inspiring.” Someone joked, “I hope his tires kept spinning and he had enough battery to dodge security!” Another added, “Who says disabled fans can’t take part in the celebrations? I love this game.”
Gebzespor now sit just one point behind Elazigspor at the top of their league, pushing hard for the title.
Pitch invasions like this one are always memorable. In 2012, John Foley made headlines by handcuffing himself to goalposts at an Everton match to protest his daughter’s firing from Ryanair. He was banned from sports events for three years.
In another odd moment, a man with a broken leg using crutches wandered onto the field at an Australian game and teased Sydney FC fans before being gently escorted away.
And back in 2013, a parachutist accidentally landed on the pitch during a Salisbury City game and spent a few minutes high-fiving the crowd before leaving.
These moments remind us how football brings out unexpected and unforgettable celebrations!