League Play-Off

ADANASPOR Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) In the 13th minute, Arda Aksakal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Eyüp's Mehmet Fatih Biçim got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 15 minutes of play, Eyüp's Sarper Tükelay made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Şafak Özluer was left in no man's land by his defense there! Şafak Özluer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sarper Uğursay in the 21st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sarper Uğursay in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Şafak Özluer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Eyüp's zone, Ahmet Turan Şenbay stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hazar Perviz came out of the goal and Ahmet Turan Şenbay tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Şafak Özluer stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sarper Uğursay's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. In the 46th minute, Sarper Tükelay made a precise shot to the right of Şafak Özluer. adanaspor's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2.

The wind increased when Sarper Tükelay made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Sarper Tükelay managed to get in a good position for a shot. Eyüp's supporters rose to their feet, but Sarper Tükelay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Şafak Özluer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ahmet Turan Şenbay recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 57th minute, Sarper Tükelay got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 58 played minutes adanaspor got a freekick which was hit by Derya Taşan. 59 minutes into the match, adanaspor's goal looked a bit too open when Sarper Tükelay came free, but Şafak Özluer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ahmet Turan Şenbay recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sarper Tükelay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in adanaspor's zone, Sarper Uğursay stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Şafak Özluer came out of the goal and Sarper Uğursay tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 69 minutes into the match, Eyüp's Sarper Tükelay sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Şafak Özluer narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Sarper Uğursay had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sarper Tükelay during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of adanaspor booed when Eyüp was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sarper Tükelay didn't get a good kick on the ball. 77 minutes into the game, Sarper Tükelay recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Şafak Özluer. Sarper Tükelay showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. 79 minutes into the game, Necaettin Togay was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Eyüp's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave adanaspor the free kick. In the 79th match minute, Eyüp was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Necaettin Togay to maneuver through the defense. When Sarper Uğursay fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Eyüp's protests and gave Sarper Uğursay a yellow card for diving instead. Sarper Uğursay kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. adanaspor's Ercan Ilıcan got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Sarper Uğursay came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the Eyüp 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 Sarper Uğursay couldn't finish the play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Eyüp walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.