Karabük İdman Yurdu advanced to the 4th round of the Ziraat Turkish Cup after İskenderunspor failed to appear for their 3rd Preliminary Round match at Dr. Necmettin Şeyhoğlu Stadium on October 28, 2026.
Dr. Necmettin Şeyhoğlu Stadium Match Scheduled for 15.00
The fixture was scheduled to kick off at 15.00 local time in Karabük. The home side, a TFF 3rd League team, took to the pitch as planned, while the visiting TFF 2nd League representative İskenderunspor was completely absent from the field.
Ajansspor noted that the match referee recorded that the visiting team had not arrived, and the match was registered in favor of Karabük.
Morning Organization Meeting Missed by İskenderunspor
The breakdown in proceedings began hours before kickoff. Karabük İdman Yurdu released an official statement via their social media channels detailing the events of the morning. The İskenderunspor club representative failed to attend the match organization meeting held earlier that day.
Following the missed meeting, Karabük club officials reached out via telephone. During this call, the visiting club representatives stated that they would not be participating in the fixture.
Ziraat Turkish Cup 4th Round Progression
With the referee’s official report filed, the result was a 3-0 walkover victory for the home side. Karabük İdman Yurdu secured their spot in the 4th round without playing.
The team now awaits their new opponent for the next stage of the national cup competition.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match Forfeit
Why did İskenderunspor miss the Ziraat Turkish Cup match?
According to the official statement issued by Karabük İdman Yurdu, İskenderunspor representatives skipped the morning organization meeting and later confirmed via a phone call that they would not attend the fixture.
What was the official score of the unplayed match?
As reported by Ajansspor, the match was registered as a 3-0 victory by forfeit in favor of Karabük İdman Yurdu after the referee documented that the visiting team failed to take the field at Dr. Necmettin Şeyhoğlu Stadium.
Which leagues do the two clubs compete in?
Karabük İdman Yurdu competes in the TFF 3rd League, while İskenderunspor plays in the TFF 2nd League.
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