League Play-Off

Xenop Arena
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Anıl Ozan Tükelay recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Suat Sefa kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. When Orbay İhsan came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Sanliurfa 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 Orbay İhsan couldn't finish the play. Tekin Masum sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 27 minutes into the game, Anıl Ozan Tükelay cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Gökçen Hafi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Sanliurfa's Tekin Masum in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Xenop United's goalie prevented a goal. After 35 minutes of play, Sanliurfa's Orbay İhsan made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Emilio Eguzki was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 37th match minute, Xenop United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anıl Ozan Tükelay to maneuver through the defense. Tekin Masum fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilio Eguzki having to interfere. Xenop United's Emilio Eguzki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orbay İhsan in the 43rd minute of play. Emilio Eguzki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orbay İhsan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Xenop United's Emilio Eguzki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tekin Masum in the 51st minute of play. After 55 played minutes Tekin Masum rounded Xenop United's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Neşat Akçan during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Neşat Akçan hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. 60 minutes into the match, Xenop United's goalkeeper Emilio Eguzki had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Orbay İhsan. In the 62nd minute, Sanliurfa's Orbay İhsan dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anıl Ozan Tükelay in the 66th minute of play forced Sanliurfa's goalkeeper Gökçen Hafi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Xenop United's zone, Orbay İhsan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emilio Eguzki came out of the goal and Orbay İhsan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emilio Eguzki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tekin Masum, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Sanliurfa booed when Xenop United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Neşat Akçan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Orbay İhsan in the 78thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Emilio Eguzki, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 85 minutes into the game, Orbay İhsan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Emilio Eguzki was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 89 minutes into the game, Anıl Ozan Tükelay cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-4. Gökçen Hafi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 92 played minutes Xenop United got a freekick which was hit by Alptuğ Akgöze. In the 95th minute, Xenop United's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Orbay İhsan fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. When the match was over Sanliurfa could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Xenop United throughout the match.