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TRAKYA ARENA
Spectators: 7620 (Terracing: 5716, Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 152) Ali Faruk Gezer made the kick off and thus started the match. Zülfü Özalpsan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bartlomiej Domala having to interfere. Zülfü Özalpsan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Zülfü Özalpsan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bartlomiej Domala read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. In the 7th match minute, KIRKLARELİ SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arda Baybars Masum to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ali Faruk Gezer in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mehmet Emin Saffet prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 15 minutes into the match, Kartalspor's goal looked a bit too open when Zülfü Özalpsan came free, but Bartlomiej Domala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rahim Benli was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 17 minutes into the match. In the 19th minute there was a penalty for Kartalspor. Levent Türkoğlu stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Mehmet Emin Saffet. 0-1. The supporters of Kartalspor booed when KIRKLARELİ SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergen Tengiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mehmet Emin Saffet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Faruk Gezer in the 27th minute of the match. When Kartalspor's Ali Faruk Gezer in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye KIRKLARELİ SK's goalie prevented a goal. 35 minutes into the match, KIRKLARELİ SK's Zülfü Özalpsan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bartlomiej Domala narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mehmet Emin Saffet stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kemal Akad's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. 38 minutes into the match, Ali Faruk Gezer notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of KIRKLARELİ SK's Mehmet Emin Saffet. Mehmet Emin Saffet was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Bartlomiej Domala was a little too slow when Zülfü Özalpsan got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 43rd minute. The score was now 1-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Zülfü Özalpsan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After having played for 56 minutes, Zülfü Özalpsan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. KIRKLARELİ SK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zülfü Özalpsan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bartlomiej Domala showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zülfü Özalpsan in the 59th minute of the match. Mehmet Emin Saffet made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ali Faruk Gezer in the 61st minute. After 64 played minutes Kartalspor got a freekick which was hit by Angelines Ramos. If Zülfü Özalpsan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ali Faruk Gezer in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mehmet Emin Saffet saved KIRKLARELİ SK from getting behind. After a rather tough play, KIRKLARELİ SK's Sergen Tengiz got a free kick in the 73rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Zülfü Özalpsan managed to get in a good position for a shot. KIRKLARELİ SK's supporters rose to their feet, but Zülfü Özalpsan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bartlomiej Domala breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 85 played minutes Kartalspor got a freekick which was hit by Okanay Direnç. In the 88th minute, Levent Türkoğlu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Mehmet Emin Saffet. The goal made the score 1-5. After 91 played minutes KIRKLARELİ SK got a freekick which was hit by Şahap Tuluk. Kartalspor's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.