Friendly League

M.P Ancient Stadium
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd match minute, KOCAELİSPOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Semih Eraslan to maneuver through the defense. Machu Picchu's Ateş Eslem got a good chance for a goal in the 8th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bora Serhan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Arif Burak Çimen made a huge save. Ersin Kahveci kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bora Serhan got free with Arif Burak Çimen in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 28 played minutes KOCAELİSPOR got a freekick which was hit by Semih Eraslan. 33 minutes into the game, KOCAELİSPOR's Wilfred Zaha nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Şeref Eraslan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. With a little luck, KOCAELİSPOR's Arif Burak Çimen got control of the ball when Rivaldo Ferreira tried to sneak it across the goal line. 41 minutes into the match, Bora Serhan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arif Burak Çimen. KOCAELİSPOR's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bora Serhan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. With a little luck, KOCAELİSPOR's Arif Burak Çimen got control of the ball when Rivaldo Ferreira tried to sneak it across the goal line. Steve McManaman lost his temper 47 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 47th minute of the game. One of Machu Picchu:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of KOCAELİSPOR:s goal. Şeref Eraslan had in the 49thth minute some difficulties stopping Wilfred Zaha's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 49th minute, Wilfred Zaha ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Şeref Eraslan was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wilfred Zaha made a kick off. Arif Burak Çimen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rivaldo Ferreira in the 54th minute of the match. Rivaldo Ferreira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arif Burak Çimen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. After 64 played minutes KOCAELİSPOR got a freekick which was hit by Sümer Ruşen. KOCAELİSPOR made a substitution. Altan Toygun replaced Mickey Batshuayi. In the 65th minute, Sümer Ruşen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Machu Picchu booed when KOCAELİSPOR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sümer Ruşen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arif Burak Çimen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ramazan Yalkı in the 78th minute of play. 82 minutes into the match, Murat Eker notched a goal, 5-2, to the right of KOCAELİSPOR's Arif Burak Çimen. Arif Burak Çimen was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Arif Burak Çimen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ramazan Yalkı in the 85th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the game, Mustafa Emrah Mertoğlu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. KOCAELİSPOR's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Machu Picchu the free kick. After 91 played minutes KOCAELİSPOR got a freekick which was hit by Mustafa Emrah Mertoğlu. Wilfred Zaha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Şeref Eraslan made a huge save.