WATCH: Shocking scenes in Turkey! Super Lig referee punched in the face by Ankaragucu president - before being kicked in the head on the floor - after draw with Rizespor

Referee Halil Umut Meler was knocked over by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, after he ran onto the pitch after his team conceded a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Rizespor on Monday. The official, who had a black eye after the attack, was punched and kicked while he was on the turf in what were ugly scenes at Eryaman Stadium.

This is a disgraceful day in Turkey's footballing history. BeIN Sports reports the Turkey Football Federation has decided to hold an extraordinary meeting after this shocking incident. President Koca reportedly required hospital treatment in hospital but Turkey's minister of internal affairs, Ali Yerlikaya, says "detention procedures will be carried out after the treatment". Swift punishments are likely to follow.

Turkey president Recep Erdogan said about this incident: "I condemn the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler after the MKE Ankaragucu-Çaykur Rizespor match played this evening, and I wish him a speedy recovery. Sports means peace and brotherhood. Sport is incompatible with violence. We will never allow violence to take place in Turkish sports."

Meler, 37, is one of Turkey's top referees, officiates international games for FIFA and is on UEFA's elite official list. President Roca is likely to receive a punishment soon.