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Kadinhani
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Mahsun Hacıoğlu started the match with the kick off. 5 minutes into the game, Anedin Co's Pierre-Alexandre Haeselaers nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bulut Garipbaş made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Kubat Bedi charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kubat Bedi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Anedin Co booed when Alkan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kubat Bedi didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Alkan's Mahsun Hacıoğlu in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Anedin Co's goalie prevented a goal. Ali Haydar Yalazabey recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mahsun Hacıoğlu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 23 minutes into the match, Anedin Co's goal looked a bit too open when Mahsun Hacıoğlu came free, but Janar Põhjala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pierre-Alexandre Haeselaers sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mahsun Hacıoğlu in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Janar Põhjala saved Anedin Co from getting behind. Mahsun Hacıoğlu struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Janar Põhjala didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alkan. In the 41st match minute, Alkan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gazanfer Hafi to maneuver through the defense. Pierre-Alexandre Haeselaers could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Bulut Garipbaş made a huge save. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 52nd minute Gökhan Ahioğlu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bulut Garipbaş saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mahsun Hacıoğlu did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Janar Põhjala 58 minutes into the match. In the 61st match minute, Anedin Co was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gökhan Ahioğlu to maneuver through the defense. Bulut Garipbaş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Demir Akgün in the 63rd minute of play. Mahsun Hacıoğlu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Kubat Bedi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 69thth minute tested the skills of Janar Põhjala when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Gazanfer Hafi hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Pierre-Alexandre Haeselaers received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Bulut Garipbaş tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the game, Kubat Bedi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Janar Põhjala. Kubat Bedi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Janar Põhjala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ali Haydar Yalazabey in the 81st minute of play. Alkan's Bulut Garipbaş played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pierre-Alexandre Haeselaers in the 83rd minute of play. Bulut Garipbaş showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Demir Akgün in the 85th minute of the match. A collision led to Alkan getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Vefa Kantürk hit a great ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Alkan eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.