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Domanic Stadium
Spectators: 7627 (Terracing: 5761, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 100) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Brian Fitzpatrick made the kick off which started today's match. Korkutalp Çeliksu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mehmet Akdoğu having to make a save. In the 4th minute Korkutalp Çeliksu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mehmet Akdoğu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When BARÇA's Korkutalp Çeliksu in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Niğde FK's goalie prevented a goal. In the 10th minute, Grigore Cristoloveanu 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. Niğde FK's Ahmet Nasir Oyal shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 14th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Bahri Başöz but with some difficulty. Baycan Cinel got a throw-in 17 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Brian Fitzpatrick. After a defensive mix-up in BARÇA's zone, Brian Fitzpatrick stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bahri Başöz came out of the goal and Brian Fitzpatrick tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mehmet Akdoğu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Korkutalp Çeliksu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ahmet Nasir Oyal hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Bahri Başöz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Güral Canay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brian Fitzpatrick took the ball and in the 47 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bahri Başöz. Bahri Başöz 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. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Korkutalp Çeliksu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 56th match minute, Niğde FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Nasir Oyal to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Korkutalp Çeliksu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mehmet Akdoğu was relentless in the 63rd minute of the game. If Emre İltemiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to BARÇA getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Erdinç Hanedan hit a great ball. In the 70th minute, Güral Canay left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Niğde FK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Brian Fitzpatrick recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bahri Başöz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Güral Canay in the 77th minute of play. When Korkutalp Çeliksu came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the BARÇA 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 Korkutalp Çeliksu couldn't finish the play. Mehmet Bilge Saim kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. In the 82nd minute, Brian Fitzpatrick ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bahri Başöz was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Korkutalp Çeliksu in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mehmet Akdoğu saved Niğde FK from getting behind. Yetkin Erten kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Yetkin Erten hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Niğde FK fans cheered their team off the field, for while BARÇA had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.