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Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5739, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Azim Tanırer made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Van Spor's Abidin Onar got a free kick in the 5th minute. With a little luck, YEFED's Mariano Quiroga got control of the ball when Ogün Özerdinc tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Van Spor's goalkeeper Şimşek Saraçoğlu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Van Spor's Bedih İskenderoğlu got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ogün Özerdinc struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Mariano Quiroga didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Van Spor. Mariano Quiroga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bedih İskenderoğlu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 23 minutes into the match, Van Spor's goal looked a bit too open when Azim Tanırer came free, but Şimşek Saraçoğlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 27 played minutes Van Spor got a freekick which was hit by Haldun Saruhan. Adolfo Ortuño's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Şimşek Saraçoğlu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. Mariano Quiroga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bedih İskenderoğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. 32 minutes into the game, Ali Kaan Arslanoğlu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Van Spor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave YEFED the free kick. Ali Kaan Arslanoğlu hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. When Ogün Özerdinc fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Van Spor's protests and gave Ogün Özerdinc a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Van Spor's Ogün Özerdinc got a free kick in the 35th minute. Turgut Günsel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 44 minutes into the game, YEFED's Güntekin Ustaoğlu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Şimşek Saraçoğlu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Van Spor's Şimşek Saraçoğlu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Turgut Günsel in the 47th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bedih İskenderoğlu was the one to do the kick off. Ogün Özerdinc took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mariano Quiroga. Mariano Quiroga dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Adolfo Ortuño received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Şimşek Saraçoğlu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 56 played minutes Van Spor got a freekick which was hit by Ali Kaan Arslanoğlu. Azim Tanırer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Şimşek Saraçoğlu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 68 minutes of play, Van Spor's Bedih İskenderoğlu made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mariano Quiroga was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Bedih İskenderoğlu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Van Spor's supporters rose to their feet, but Bedih İskenderoğlu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mariano Quiroga breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Azim Tanırer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Van Spor's zone, Turgut Günsel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Şimşek Saraçoğlu came out of the goal and Turgut Günsel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Van Spor's Şimşek Saraçoğlu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Van Spor from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Van Spor getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Bedih İskenderoğlu hit a great ball. Şimşek Saraçoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Turgut Günsel, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Şimşek Saraçoğlu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bedirhan Dürüst in the 94th minute. YEFED were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.