Antalyaspor
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Antalyaspor, known as Medical Park Antalyaspor for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Turkish
football club
located in the city of Antalya
. The club colours are red and white and they play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex
Domestically, the club has won the 2.Lig
twice, in 1982 and 1986. They also finished as runners-up for the Türkiye Kupası in 2000.
. These teams were Yenikapı SuSpor, İlk Işıkspor and Ferrokromspor. The club competed in the lower divisions of the Turkish football league system
before earning promotion to the Süper Lig in 1982. Their first stint of top-flight football lasted two years, as they were relegated back to the 2.Lig
at the end of the 1984–85 season. They were promoted the next season, but were relegated just as fast. They competed in the 2.Lig until the end of the 1993–94 season, when they beat Istanbulspor 3–2 after extra time in the final of the promotion playoffs.
Their longest stint of top-flight football lasted until 2002. In that time span, the club competed continentally in the Intertoto Cup twice and the UEFA Cup once. They reached the finals of the Turkish Cup in 2000, but lost 5–3 after extra time to Galatasaray
. Antalyaspor competed in the UEFA Cup the following season, defeating Werder Bremen 2–0 after home, before losing 6–0 in the second leg. The club was relegated at the end of the 2001–02 season, finishing one point below the relegation zone.
The club earned promotion back to the Süper Lig after placing second in the 2005–06 1.Lig
. On 3 December 2006, Pavol Straka
scored the clubs 500th goal in top-flight football. The following year they were relegated back to the 1.Lig, but earned promotion again the next season. They finished ninth at the end of the 2009–10 season.
and Spor (sport
in Turkish
) respectively. In the middle of these letters, there is the figure of Yivli Minare
which is one of the several symbols of the city of Antalya
. Three rectangular shapes on the Yivli Minare means the unite of three teams of Antalya.
. This goes back to the devastating 1999 Izmit eathquake which had a devastating affect on the city of Kocaeli. Turkish cities unaffected by the earthquake gave refuge to those left homeless. Among the refugees who fled the region to seek refuge in Antalya were Kocaelispor ultras who go by the name, 'Hodrimeydan'.
The league carried on despite despite the chaos caused by the eathquake. Kocaelispor
soon had an away game against Denizlispor
to which two coach loads of Antalyaspor supporters traveled too in support of the people of Kocaeli who were going through tough times. Inspired by this show of support, Kocaelispor supporters travelled to Antalyaspor's cup final game against Galatasaray in Diyarbakir. The two teams supporters continued to make similar gestures to each other and a strong bond was built between 'Hodrimeydan' and the Antalyaspor ultragroup 'Genclik 07'. The supporters have a great relationship today and sit in mixed stands when the two clubs play each other.
UEFA Cup
/Europa League:
Turkey
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football club
Football team
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located in the city of Antalya
Antalya
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :...
. The club colours are red and white and they play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex
Mardan Sports Complex
Mardan Sports Complex is a multi-purpose stadium in Aksu, Antalya, Turkey. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosted matches during the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, including the final. The stadium has a seating capacity of 7,428.-External links:*...
Domestically, the club has won the 2.Lig
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
twice, in 1982 and 1986. They also finished as runners-up for the Türkiye Kupası in 2000.
History
Antalyaspor were established in 1966 after three local teams united to establish a club for the coastal city of AntalyaAntalya
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :...
. These teams were Yenikapı SuSpor, İlk Işıkspor and Ferrokromspor. The club competed in the lower divisions of the Turkish football league system
Turkish football league system
The Turkish football system is divided into the following leagues.Promotion and relegation can occur through every league. This means a club in the Amateur Leagues may be promoted to the top flight Süper Lig. There are two stages to being promoted to the Turkish Third League. First, provinces who...
before earning promotion to the Süper Lig in 1982. Their first stint of top-flight football lasted two years, as they were relegated back to the 2.Lig
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
at the end of the 1984–85 season. They were promoted the next season, but were relegated just as fast. They competed in the 2.Lig until the end of the 1993–94 season, when they beat Istanbulspor 3–2 after extra time in the final of the promotion playoffs.
Their longest stint of top-flight football lasted until 2002. In that time span, the club competed continentally in the Intertoto Cup twice and the UEFA Cup once. They reached the finals of the Turkish Cup in 2000, but lost 5–3 after extra time to Galatasaray
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
. Antalyaspor competed in the UEFA Cup the following season, defeating Werder Bremen 2–0 after home, before losing 6–0 in the second leg. The club was relegated at the end of the 2001–02 season, finishing one point below the relegation zone.
The club earned promotion back to the Süper Lig after placing second in the 2005–06 1.Lig
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
. On 3 December 2006, Pavol Straka
Pavol Straka
Pavol Straka is a Slovak football player. He currently plays for 2. liga side Spartak Myjava. Pavol Straka made his debut for Antalyaspor against Çaykur Rizespor on 6 August 2006. He also scored Antalyaspor's 500th Turkish Super League goal against Kayseri Erciyesspor and Antalyaspor won 3-1 this...
scored the clubs 500th goal in top-flight football. The following year they were relegated back to the 1.Lig, but earned promotion again the next season. They finished ninth at the end of the 2009–10 season.
Colours and badge
The club emblem includes capital letters A and S which stand for AntalyaAntalya
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :...
and Spor (sport
Sport
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in Turkish
Turkish language
Turkish is a language spoken as a native language by over 83 million people worldwide, making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Its speakers are located predominantly in Turkey and Northern Cyprus with smaller groups in Iraq, Greece, Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo,...
) respectively. In the middle of these letters, there is the figure of Yivli Minare
Yivli Minare Mosque
Alaaddin Camii , also called Ulu Camii and Yivli Minare Camii is a historical mosque in Antalya. The mosque's fluted minaret, which is decorated with dark blue tiles, is a landmark and symbol of the city...
which is one of the several symbols of the city of Antalya
Antalya
Antalya is a city on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey. With a population 1,001,318 as of 2010. It is the eighth most populous city in Turkey and country's biggest international sea resort.- History :...
. Three rectangular shapes on the Yivli Minare means the unite of three teams of Antalya.
Stadium
Antalyaspor play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex. The stadium seats ~7,428 spectators.The Earthquake incident with Kocaelispor
Antalyaspor have close relations with KocaelisporKocaelispor
Kocaelispor, is the football team of İzmit, Turkey. They were founded in 1966 and played in the Turkish football league between 1980–1988 and 1992–2003. The best result for them was the 4th position in 1992–93 season...
. This goes back to the devastating 1999 Izmit eathquake which had a devastating affect on the city of Kocaeli. Turkish cities unaffected by the earthquake gave refuge to those left homeless. Among the refugees who fled the region to seek refuge in Antalya were Kocaelispor ultras who go by the name, 'Hodrimeydan'.
The league carried on despite despite the chaos caused by the eathquake. Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor, is the football team of İzmit, Turkey. They were founded in 1966 and played in the Turkish football league between 1980–1988 and 1992–2003. The best result for them was the 4th position in 1992–93 season...
soon had an away game against Denizlispor
Denizlispor
Denizlispor is a sports club based in Denizli, Turkey. It is known by its distinct green and black colors. The club's branches include football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, chess, and gymnastics...
to which two coach loads of Antalyaspor supporters traveled too in support of the people of Kocaeli who were going through tough times. Inspired by this show of support, Kocaelispor supporters travelled to Antalyaspor's cup final game against Galatasaray in Diyarbakir. The two teams supporters continued to make similar gestures to each other and a strong bond was built between 'Hodrimeydan' and the Antalyaspor ultragroup 'Genclik 07'. The supporters have a great relationship today and sit in mixed stands when the two clubs play each other.
Current squad
Honours
- Turkish Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2000
- 2.LigTFF First LeagueThe TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
- Winners (2): 1982, 1986
- Runner Ups (2): 2006, 2008
European Competitions
Intertoto Cup:| Season | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | GS |  |
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| GS |  |
Ataka-Aura Minsk | 3-0 | ||
| GS |  |
Rotor Volgograd | 2-1 | ||
| GS |  |
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| 1997 | GS |  |
Publikum | 1-1 | |
| GS |  |
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| GS | |
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UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
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/Europa League:
| Season | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | QR |  |
FK Gence | 5–0 | 2–0 | 7-0 |
| 1R |  |
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2–0 | 0-6 | 2-6 | |