League Play-Off

Hüseyin Avni AKER
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) TRABZONSPOR's Januário Castelo Branco 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. Januário Castelo Branco's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 6thth minute, Faik İsmail skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 9 minutes into the match, Sefaköy FC's goal looked a bit too open when Máximo Cozzetti came free, but Faik İsmail reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 16 minutes TRABZONSPOR's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Erman Cihanmert who took care of the corner kick. Erman Cihanmert made a great header on Sefaköy FC's corner, it was just that TRABZONSPOR's Ant Soysaltürk managed to reach the ball for a save. Erman Cihanmert succeeded in the game's 16th minute to get real power on a long shot . TRABZONSPOR's Ant Soysaltürk hadn't the time to block the shot which was pasted into the goal, 0-1! TRABZONSPOR's Ant Soysaltürk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abdurrahman Serafet in the 20th minute of play. In the 23rd minute Máximo Cozzetti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Faik İsmail saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Januário Castelo Branco got free with Faik İsmail in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After taking down the ball on TRABZONSPOR's corner Máximo Cozzetti fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Faik İsmail quite easily take care of the ball. Faik İsmail was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Januário Castelo Branco showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 33 minute of play. Januário Castelo Branco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Faik İsmail read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. A hard shot 39 in the game by Januário Castelo Branco from a close distance when the talented Faik İsmail managed to make a qualified save. Sefaköy FC's players were relieved. Arın Ferhat Taygar hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. After 43 minutes Sefaköy FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Máximo Cozzetti who took care of the corner kick. The corner led TRABZONSPOR's Máximo Cozzetti to fire away a dangerous shot which Faik İsmail despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 45 minutes, Faik İsmail successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ali Atıf Hatmi was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Januário Castelo Branco in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Faik İsmail prevented the ball from getting in the gole. TRABZONSPOR's Ant Soysaltürk proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save TRABZONSPOR from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Berkay Salahaddin in the 56th minute of play forced TRABZONSPOR's goalkeeper Ant Soysaltürk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Faik İsmail made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Januário Castelo Branco in the 57th minute of play. The attack was good, but when Januário Castelo Branco in the 57th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Faik İsmail showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Januário Castelo Branco, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. After 66 minutes, Ali Atıf Hatmi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sefaköy FC and the TRABZONSPOR players grew even worse after the yellow card. 朱潮浩 could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Ant Soysaltürk made a huge save. When TRABZONSPOR's Januário Castelo Branco in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sefaköy FC's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Januário Castelo Branco in the 70th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Faik İsmail prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The TRABZONSPOR fans' excitement grew in the 70th match minute when TRABZONSPOR's Januário Castelo Branco looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 73 minutes into the game, Abdurrahman Serafet cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Ant Soysaltürk was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The TRABZONSPOR fans' excitement grew in the 77th match minute when TRABZONSPOR's Januário Castelo Branco looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 81 played minutes Sefaköy FC got a freekick which was hit by 王渊烽. Faik İsmail took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Máximo Cozzetti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. TRABZONSPOR's Ant Soysaltürk proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save TRABZONSPOR from getting a goal against them. 王渊烽 hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. 89 minutes into the game, TRABZONSPOR's Densill 杨天剑 nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Faik İsmail made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-2. If Januário Castelo Branco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. TRABZONSPOR were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Sefaköy FC for a fine match.