League

Kumlu
Spectators: 6608 (Terracing: 5464, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 144) In the 4th match minute, KDZ.Ereğli was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hızır Özalpman to maneuver through the defense. Deniz Adıgüzel who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 5thth minute tested the skills of Talip Elçi when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Affan Özbey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aşık Öge in the 7th minute of play. In the 10th minute, Deniz Adıgüzel got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Affan Özbey made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bilal Akağan in the 12th minute of play. Affan Özbey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kutalp Özkurt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aşık Öge kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. In the 20th minute, Aşık Öge hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 21st minute, Kutalp Özkurt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With 23 minutes on the clock, Erdal Bilgetürk commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 22 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Kumlu! 28 minutes into the match, Kutalp Özkurt notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Kumlu's Affan Özbey. Affan Özbey was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 38th minute Bilal Akağan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Affan Özbey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Affan Özbey took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bilal Akağan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

59 minutes into the match, Bilal Akağan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Affan Özbey. Kumlu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Bilal Akağan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Dilmen Kurumer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kumlu's supporters rose to their feet, but Dilmen Kurumer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Talip Elçi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bilal Akağan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Affan Özbey made a huge save. Bedirhan Kuyas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 78th minute of the match, Aşık Öge tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Affan Özbey saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 80 minutes into the match, Kumlu's goal looked a bit too open when Kutalp Özkurt came free, but Affan Özbey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to KDZ.Ereğli getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Aşık Öge hit a great ball. Talip Elçi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bedirhan Kuyas, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Bedirhan Kuyas struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Talip Elçi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kumlu. In the 90th minute, one of KDZ.Ereğli:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for KDZ.Ereğli. After a defensive mix-up in KDZ.Ereğli's zone, Bilge Koçaslan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Talip Elçi came out of the goal and Bilge Koçaslan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The KDZ.Ereğli supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing KDZ.Ereğli would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.