League Play-Off

Merinos
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Varol Dilsaz got the match started through his kick off. When Vanspor FK's Varol Dilsaz in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Merinos SK's goalie prevented a goal. When Varol Dilsaz came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Vanspor FK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Varol Dilsaz couldn't finish the play. Çakabey Şanalp made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Varol Dilsaz in the 8th minute of play. When Vanspor FK's Varol Dilsaz in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Merinos SK's goalie prevented a goal. Oktay Çokman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Murat Selim Tezalp having to interfere. When Oktay Çokman fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Merinos SK's protests and gave Oktay Çokman a yellow card for diving instead. Kubat Yalavaç took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 15th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Çakabey Şanalp. Merinos SK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Murat Selim Tezalp made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Oktay Çokman sent off a good shot on target. 18 minutes into the match, Merinos SK's goal looked a bit too open when Varol Dilsaz came free, but Çakabey Şanalp reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Abdulvahit Kuntman managed to get in a good position for a shot. Vanspor FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Abdulvahit Kuntman was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Çakabey Şanalp breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Varol Dilsaz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Varol Dilsaz in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Çakabey Şanalp prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice moves Abdurrahim Yürük could shoot a difficult shot in the 26th minute, which Murat Selim Tezalp however easily saved by the left post. 30 minutes into the match, Vanspor FK's goalkeeper Murat Selim Tezalp had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Oktay Çokman. The audience was convinced that Varol Dilsaz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Çakabey Şanalp was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. In the 38th minute, Battal Gazi Hazret hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Murat Selim Tezalp showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmet Tolga Yiğitkan in the 41st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Varol Dilsaz in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Çakabey Şanalp prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

The wind increased when Ahmet Tolga Yiğitkan made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the game, Vanspor FK's Varol Dilsaz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Çakabey Şanalp made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. With 55 minutes on the clock, Behlül Andaç commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Behlül Andaç kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Çakabey Şanalp showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Varol Dilsaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Kubat Yalavaç hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Vanspor FK's Murat Selim Tezalp played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Battal Gazi Hazret in the 65th minute of play. Oktay Çokman got his second yellow card in the match during the 75th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of Vanspor FK booed when Merinos SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oktay Çokman didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 78th minute of the game, Kubat Yalavaç landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. Varol Dilsaz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 84 minutes into the game, Ahmet Tolga Yiğitkan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Merinos SK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vanspor FK the free kick. In the 84th match minute, Merinos SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Tolga Yiğitkan to maneuver through the defense. 85 minutes into the match, Merinos SK's goalkeeper Çakabey Şanalp had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Varol Dilsaz. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Varol Dilsaz in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Çakabey Şanalp prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Merinos SK's zone, Varol Dilsaz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Çakabey Şanalp came out of the goal and Varol Dilsaz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 90 minutes into the match, Eralp Özerhan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Çakabey Şanalp, 0-2. Eralp Özerhan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 96 minutes of play Merinos SK's Abdurrahim Yürük was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 97th match minute, Merinos SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abdurrahim Yürük to maneuver through the defense.