U23 League

Akyazı Arena
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Trabzonspor's Alejo Otsando started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alejo Otsando in the 3rd minute of play forced ZENO's goalkeeper Barışcan Yazargil to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 4 minutes into the game, Alejo Otsando recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Barışcan Yazargil. Alejo Otsando showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Vacid Oğuzata kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, ZENO's Feyzullay Şerefhan got a free kick in the 10th minute. After 12 played minutes Trabzonspor got a freekick which was hit by İsmet Yalçıner. In the 14th minute of the match Jorge-Luis Borges sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ali Cafer Yener skillfully saved the ball. Alejo Otsando might have been able to make a better finish in the 15th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Barışcan Yazargil. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alejo Otsando ran back to his position shaking his head. ZENO's Barışcan Yazargil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alejo Otsando in the 15th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Alejo Otsando reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Barışcan Yazargil. The goal made the score 2-0. Barışcan Yazargil made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alejo Otsando in the 24th minute. Barışcan Yazargil was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Alejo Otsando showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 25 minute of play. Hazar Sadir's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ali Cafer Yener read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Alejo Otsando struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Barışcan Yazargil didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Trabzonspor. 33 minutes into the match, ZENO's goalkeeper Barışcan Yazargil had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alejo Otsando. Barışcan Yazargil made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alejo Otsando in the 36th minute. Trabzonspor's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lucio Claus in the 37th minute. Trabzonspor's Vacid Oğuzata was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Barışcan Yazargil in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The supporters of Trabzonspor booed when ZENO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yakup Kadri Cilasun didn't get a good kick on the ball. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Turan Ocak to make the kick off. Through an outstanding action, after 53 minutes, Ali Cafer Yener successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Alejo Otsando blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Barışcan Yazargil having to make a save. 55 minutes into the match, ZENO's goal looked a bit too open when Alejo Otsando came free, but Barışcan Yazargil reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 57 minutes into the game, Muzaffer Uğursoy was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ZENO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Trabzonspor the free kick. Muzaffer Uğursoy hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Trabzonspor's Mustafa Emrah Kuluk got a free kick in the 62nd minute. ZENO's Barışcan Yazargil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alejo Otsando in the 65th minute of play. 69 minutes into the match, ZENO's goal looked a bit too open when Guter Acosta came free, but Barışcan Yazargil reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Trabzonspor's Ali Cafer Yener played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Turan Ocak in the 70th minute of play. The supporters of Trabzonspor booed when ZENO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Muzaffer Uğursoy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Barışcan Yazargil made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kerem Erek in the 75th minute of play. In the 78th minute Kerem Erek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Barışcan Yazargil saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 79 minutes into the game, Kerem Erek cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Barışcan Yazargil was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Kerem Erek blasted a shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Barışcan Yazargil having to make a save. ZENO's Barışcan Yazargil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kerem Erek in the 84th minute of play. In the 87thth minute of the game Kerem Erek who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ZENO's Barışcan Yazargil was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 93rd minute, Kerem Erek made a precise shot to the right of Barışcan Yazargil. ZENO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-0. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Trabzonspor had played much better football throughout.