League Play-Off

Sihhiye Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) When Suphi Demirkan got free in front of the goal in the 3rd minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Sezgin Ezrak was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After 7 played minutes KONOHA got a freekick which was hit by Semi Topdemir. 8 minutes into the match, Sihhiye SK's Mirza Tonguç broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 12th minute, Hakkı Kenan Taşan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Sihhiye SK defense, Suphi Demirkan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sezgin Ezrak. The Sihhiye SK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sezgin Ezrak should have stopped the shot. The audience was convinced that Suphi Demirkan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sezgin Ezrak was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Akgün Rüşti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sihhiye SK's supporters rose to their feet, but Akgün Rüşti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Reha Menderes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 22 played minutes Sihhiye SK got a freekick which was hit by Aktan İcmal. Pes Doga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pes Doga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sezgin Ezrak read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. When Aktan İcmal fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sihhiye SK's protests and gave Aktan İcmal a yellow card for diving instead. Aktan İcmal hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Suphi Demirkan in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sezgin Ezrak prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Uluç Zaid could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Reha Menderes made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Uluç Zaid got free with Reha Menderes in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Akgün Rüşti charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Akgün Rüşti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Akgün Rüşti kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. 36 minutes into the match, KONOHA's goalkeeper Reha Menderes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Uluç Zaid. 39 minutes into the match, Sihhiye SK's goal looked a bit too open when Pes Doga came free, but Sezgin Ezrak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 41 minutes of play, KONOHA's Pes Doga made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Sezgin Ezrak was left in no man's land by his defense there! Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hakkı Kenan Taşan to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hakkı Kenan Taşan in the 53rd minute of play forced KONOHA's goalkeeper Reha Menderes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Suphi Demirkan blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sezgin Ezrak having to make a save. Hafız Özbilen hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Pes Doga managed to get in a good position for a shot. KONOHA's supporters rose to their feet, but Pes Doga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sezgin Ezrak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sezgin Ezrak was a little too slow when Pes Doga got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 59th minute. The score was now 0-3. In the 69th match minute, KONOHA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ediz Cansal to maneuver through the defense. Mirza Tonguç took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 70th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Reha Menderes. KONOHA's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After having played for 87 minutes, Suphi Demirkan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. KONOHA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Suphi Demirkan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sezgin Ezrak stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pes Doga's shot from short distance in the 95th minute. KONOHA played a much better game than Sihhiye SK and deserved their victory. The Sihhiye SK players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.