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Poppy Stad
Spectators: 6909 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1757, VIP seats: 152) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Esen Turalp got the match started through his kick off. Galatasaray's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Qu Ling Lin 4 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. Bedir Şirvan blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Batı Hatipoğlu having to make a save. Batı Hatipoğlu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Qu Ling Lin showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 10 minute of play. After having played for 12 minutes, Aziz Hallaçoğlu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Poppy FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aziz Hallaçoğlu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Batı Hatipoğlu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Qu Ling Lin showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 14 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Galatasaray's zone, Qu Ling Lin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Batı Hatipoğlu came out of the goal and Qu Ling Lin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Qu Ling Lin in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Batı Hatipoğlu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bedir Şirvan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Batı Hatipoğlu having to interfere. Galatasaray's Batı Hatipoğlu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Qu Ling Lin in the 26th minute of play. Bedir Şirvan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Batı Hatipoğlu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Qu Ling Lin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Poppy FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Qu Ling Lin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Batı Hatipoğlu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 30 minutes into the game, Poppy FC's Qu Ling Lin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Batı Hatipoğlu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. Çelebi Gülle kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. The supporters of Poppy FC booed when Galatasaray was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Behram Çağlayan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 39 played minutes Poppy FC got a freekick which was hit by Bedir Şirvan. Aziz Hallaçoğlu might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Batı Hatipoğlu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aziz Hallaçoğlu ran back to his position shaking his head. After 42 played minutes Galatasaray got a freekick which was hit by Nazmi İpekçi. After a rather tough play, Poppy FC's Bedir Şirvan got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Af the end of the first half the score was 5-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Qu Ling Lin made a kick off. Batı Hatipoğlu didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Poppy FC's Qu Ling Lin shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 6-0 in the ordered_time% minute. 56 minutes into the game, Qu Ling Lin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-0. Batı Hatipoğlu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 61st minute, Qu Ling Lin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Poppy FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 8-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Patrik Flinck in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Batı Hatipoğlu saved Galatasaray from getting behind. Galatasaray's Batı Hatipoğlu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Qu Ling Lin in the 71st minute of play. Qu Ling Lin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Batı Hatipoğlu having to interfere. 88 minutes into the game, Poppy FC's Qu Ling Lin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Batı Hatipoğlu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 10-0. After a defensive mix-up in Galatasaray's zone, Bedir Şirvan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Batı Hatipoğlu came out of the goal and Bedir Şirvan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 94 minutes into the match, Galatasaray's goal looked a bit too open when Qu Ling Lin came free, but Batı Hatipoğlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 95 minutes, Qu Ling Lin made it 11-0 with a short kick to the right side. Galatasaray's Batı Hatipoğlu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. There was no doubt that Poppy FC were the better team. Poppy FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.