League Play-Off

TRABZON LAZ MANİA
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Miroslav Svetoslavov made the kick off which started today's match. With his leg Santiago Cañizares managed to avoid a goal in the 2ndth minute, when Lazutlar SK's Gencay Toper fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 3 played minutes Lazutlar SK got a freekick which was hit by Arif Çelebi Tüzel. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miroslav Svetoslavov in the 8th minute of play forced Lazutlar SK's goalkeeper Esen Kayrabay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th match minute, PursH was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Kağan Tansan to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eulalio Galindo in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Esen Kayrabay prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 15th minute of the match PursH got a corner. Lazutlar SK's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Nikodemus Vuorio ran over to the corner to take the kick. PursH's Nikodemus Vuorio was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Esen Kayrabay in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Esen Kayrabay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Naim Mürsel, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Lazutlar SK's Esen Kayrabay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eulalio Galindo in the 18th minute of play. Santiago Cañizares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kandemir Zeynelabidin in the 20th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miroslav Svetoslavov in the 21st minute of play forced Lazutlar SK's goalkeeper Esen Kayrabay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Lazutlar SK's Hao Jun Si got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Esen Kayrabay showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Naim Mürsel in the 26th minute of the match. In the 28th minute PursH were awarded a corner. Nikodemus Vuorio went to the cornerflag to take it. It was a well-played corner which Eulalio Galindo managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. 33 minutes into the game, PursH's Miroslav Svetoslavov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Esen Kayrabay made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Esen Kayrabay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miroslav Svetoslavov, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Esen Kayrabay took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miroslav Svetoslavov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Santiago Cañizares was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Onur Mevlit showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 45 minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kandemir Zeynelabidin was the one to do the kick off. Ergin Ağyar kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Kandemir Zeynelabidin struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Santiago Cañizares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lazutlar SK. PursH's Santiago Cañizares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kandemir Zeynelabidin in the 62nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miroslav Svetoslavov in the 65th minute of play forced Lazutlar SK's goalkeeper Esen Kayrabay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 68th match minute, Lazutlar SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hao Jun Si to maneuver through the defense. If Kandemir Zeynelabidin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 73rd minute, Baykan Tamerk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lazutlar SK's Esen Kayrabay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miroslav Svetoslavov in the 75th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Lazutlar SK's goal looked a bit too open when Eulalio Galindo came free, but Esen Kayrabay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Santiago Cañizares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kandemir Zeynelabidin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 81st minute, Onur Mevlit hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. PursH were awarded a corner in the 84th minute after Lazutlar SK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Nikodemus Vuorio took the corner. Esen Kayrabay made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Naim Mürsel sent off a good shot on target. Lazutlar SK's Esen Kayrabay proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Lazutlar SK from getting a goal against them. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind PursH's goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Hao Jun Si lost his temper 92 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of PursH booed when Lazutlar SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hao Jun Si didn't get a good kick on the ball. Esen Kayrabay showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Naim Mürsel in the 96th minute of the match. PursH were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Lazutlar SK to leave the ground with a draw.