All Turkish league matches suspended indefinitely after referee is punched by club president and kicked in head after

League matches in Turkey have been suspended INDEFINITELY after a referee was punched by a club president and kicked in the head on the pitch.

The shocking incident unfolded after Ankaragucu drew 1-1 with Rizespor at the Eryaman Stadium, which is located in the Turkish capital Ankara on Monday night. An equaliser in the seventh minute of stoppage time triggering the mayhem.

Halil Umut Meler, who took charge of the game, stood with his assistants at the final whistle when he was attacked by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca.

Koca ran towards Meler, flooring him with a right hook before an unidentified individual then kicked the referee's face while he was still down.

A cordon around Meler was formed by players and staff from both sides as Koca was herded away. The stunned official was then helped to his feet.

It's reported that Koca was subsequently attacked and taken to hospital under the supervision of police officers after sparking the brawl.

The unsavoury scenes has put the domestic game in Turkey in turmoil with the Turkish Football Federation later announcing that all league matches in the country will not be played for an indefinite period.

Ankaragucu were 1-0 up through Olimpiu Morutan's goal in the 14th minute, but were reduced to ten men five minutes into the second half when Ali Sowe was given a red card. Rizespor's Emirhan Topcu was then sent off five minutes into time added on.

It looked like the home side were going to hold on to their lead until Adolfo Gaich levelled in the dying moments for Rizespor, who featured former England, Liverpool and Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

It's reported that Koca was subsequently attacked after sparking the brawl.

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