League

Nilüfer Stadium
Spectators: 6770 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1670, VIP seats: 100) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arda Göksel Kandemir in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kılıçalp Şahinkan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ahmet Orhan Erkinay recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Arda Göksel Kandemir came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the SARITAŞ FC 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 Arda Göksel Kandemir couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arif Egemen Mansız in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cumhur Tuğlu saved SARITAŞ FC from getting behind. Arif Egemen Mansız sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arif Egemen Mansız received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Cumhur Tuğlu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With an all-out effort, SARITAŞ FC's Kılıçalp Şahinkan threw himself towards the right post 30 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Arda Göksel Kandemir, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When Agah Orkutay fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Elbistan's protests and gave Agah Orkutay a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Elbistan's Agah Orkutay got a free kick in the 31st minute. Bahadır İnciroğlu hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 35 minutes into the game, Arda Göksel Kandemir cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Kılıçalp Şahinkan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Elbistan's Kılıçalp Şahinkan got control of the ball when Arda Göksel Kandemir tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Yavuz Toygar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arda Göksel Kandemir recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. 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 Arda Göksel Kandemir made a kick off. Arda Göksel Kandemir struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Kılıçalp Şahinkan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SARITAŞ FC. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Ahmet Orhan Erkinay managed to get in a good position for a shot. SARITAŞ FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ahmet Orhan Erkinay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kılıçalp Şahinkan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nusrettin Özdinç kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. In the 61st match minute, Elbistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Berkin Aksakal to maneuver through the defense. Elbistan's Kılıçhan Rafiz was substituted for Yavuz Toygar. After 65 played minutes Elbistan got a freekick which was hit by Agah Orkutay. After a rather tough play, Elbistan's Berkin Aksakal got a free kick in the 74th minute. Elbistan made a substitution. Seyfettin Sehhar replaced Arif Egemen Mansız. After 76 played minutes Elbistan got a freekick which was hit by Berkin Aksakal. Elbistan made a substitution. Çakabey Işınbay replaced Baturhan Savtekin. When Kılıçhan Rafiz came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Elbistan 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 Kılıçhan Rafiz couldn't finish the play. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Seyfettin Sehhar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Elbistan's supporters rose to their feet, but Seyfettin Sehhar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cumhur Tuğlu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Seyfettin Sehhar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Cumhur Tuğlu made a huge save. Cumhur Tuğlu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kılıçhan Rafiz in the 89th minute of the match. Cumhur Tuğlu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Seyfettin Sehhar in the 92nd minute. When Seyfettin Sehhar came up free with the goalie in the 93rd minute, the Elbistan 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 Seyfettin Sehhar couldn't finish the play. For all the effort they put into the match, the Elbistan players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for SARITAŞ FC.