Konyaspor and Palestine National Team draw 2-2 in friendly match
The meaningful match played at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium ended in a 2-2 draw and was ended early with a meaningful message.
Süper Lig team Konyaspor and the Palestine National Team faced each other in a friendship match as part of the 'Palestine Day' events held in Konya. While the match ended in a 2-2 draw, the game was concluded with a meaningful message given in the final minutes of the match.
Details of the Meaningful Match
Süper Lig team Konyaspor and the Palestine National Team faced each other in a friendship match as part of the 'Palestine Day' events held at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium on September 30, 2026.
The match, played under the motto 'Our home is your home', was refereed by Mehmet Türkmen.
A Goal-Scoring Duel Match
Konyaspor's goals were scored by Melih İbrahimoğlu in the 2nd minute and Mustafa Muhammed in the 28th minute, while the Palestine National Team's goals were scored by Sandouqa in the 12th and 25th minutes.
The match witnessed a competitive struggle with goals scored by both sides.
Emotional Moments and Commemoration Ceremony
In the 10th minute and 14th second of the match, the stadium lights were turned off and confetti and toys were thrown onto the pitch to commemorate the 1,014 people who lost their lives in the Palestinian sports community.
These moments were followed in an emotional atmosphere by the spectators present in the stadium.
End of the Match and Presentation of Flowers
While the match was continuing with a 2-2 score, it was ended at the 89th minute and 59th second with the announcement that 'It has been postponed until Palestine is free.'
After the match, flowers were presented to the Palestinian players by the protocol.