League

SUMBAS ARENA
Spectators: 5829 (Terracing: 4011, Seating: 1674, VIP seats: 144) Sivas SK's Anıl Ozan Usberk started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Erdinç Cangun had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of SUMBAS FK booed when Sivas SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Suavi Vatansever didn't get a good kick on the ball. 9 minutes into the match, Sivas SK's goal looked a bit too open when Ercüment Polathan came free, but Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Erdinç Cangun struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SUMBAS FK. Ercüment Polathan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erdinç Cangun in the 16th minute of play forced Sivas SK's goalkeeper Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Erdinç Cangun had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Şaban Enbiya during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Şaban Enbiya hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. In the 32nd minute Erdinç Cangun shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 33 minutes, Adil Akasma mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sivas SK and the SUMBAS FK players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of SUMBAS FK booed when Sivas SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adil Akasma didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erdinç Cangun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 37 minutes into the match, Sivas SK's goalkeeper Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ercüment Polathan. Şaban Enbiya was shown his second yellow card after 38 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of SUMBAS FK booed when Sivas SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Şaban Enbiya didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 42 played minutes Ercüment Polathan rounded Sivas SK's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-0. If Ercüment Polathan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ercüment Polathan made a kick off. Ziya Sevimli hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 55 minutes into the game, Giray Akkurt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SUMBAS FK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sivas SK the free kick. Giray Akkurt kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. After having played for 60 minutes, Erdinç Cangun managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SUMBAS FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Erdinç Cangun was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 65 minutes of play, SUMBAS FK's Erdinç Cangun made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Ercüment Polathan managed to get in a good position for a shot. SUMBAS FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Ercüment Polathan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Erdinç Cangun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ercüment Polathan in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen saved Sivas SK from getting behind. Ercüment Polathan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The SUMBAS FK fans' excitement grew in the 84th match minute when SUMBAS FK's Ercüment Polathan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 5-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Ahmet Hakan Bayülgen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ercüment Polathan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Ercüment Polathan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. SUMBAS FK's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.