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Spectators: 7236 (Terracing: 5429, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Selçuk Tükelalp kicked off to start the match. Tarkan Urhan's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Behzat Safi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 7 played minutes Rich Warrior FC got a freekick which was hit by Halis Gündem. After having played for 12 minutes, Devlet Taykara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rich Warrior FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Devlet Taykara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tarkan Urhan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Behzat Safi having to interfere. In the 18th minute of the match, Tarkan Urhan got a very nice opportunity to score, but Behzat Safi was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Şadi Umuralp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Seyrani Açıkel charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Seyrani Açıkel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Ziraatspor's Seyrani Açıkel got a free kick in the 21st minute. Şadi Umuralp fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ilgaz Sertuğ having to interfere. 27 minutes into the match, Ziraatspor's goal looked a bit too open when Şadi Umuralp came free, but Ilgaz Sertuğ reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ziraatspor's Gürhan Sıraç got a free kick in the 28th minute. Ilgaz Sertuğ made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Devlet Taykara in the 29th minute of play. After 31 minutes, Tarkan Urhan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ziraatspor and the Rich Warrior FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Devlet Taykara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Ilgaz Sertuğ tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Devlet Taykara in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ilgaz Sertuğ prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Rich Warrior FC's zone, Selçuk Tükelalp stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Behzat Safi came out of the goal and Selçuk Tükelalp tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Şadi Umuralp in the 44th minute of play forced Ziraatspor's goalkeeper Ilgaz Sertuğ to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Devlet Taykara recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Devlet Taykara to strike the kick off in the second half. Şadi Umuralp could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Ilgaz Sertuğ made a huge save. 52 minutes into the game, Doğuş Güleç was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ziraatspor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rich Warrior FC the free kick. The supporters of Rich Warrior FC booed when Ziraatspor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Doğuş Güleç didn't get a good kick on the ball. Devlet Taykara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match had gone on for 59 minutes, Devlet Taykara took a quick shot and it went in 0-1 without a chance for Ilgaz Sertuğ to make any attempt to save it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kadim Özerdinc during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Kadim Özerdinc hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. 69 minutes into the match, Rich Warrior FC's goal looked a bit too open when Selçuk Tükelalp came free, but Behzat Safi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 72nd minute, Berkem Bozyiğit hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Behzat Safi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Selçuk Tükelalp, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Ziraatspor's Ilgaz Sertuğ proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Ziraatspor from getting a goal against them. 81 minutes into the match, Ziraatspor's Selçuk Tükelalp sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Behzat Safi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Selçuk Tükelalp in the 83rd minute of play forced Rich Warrior FC's goalkeeper Behzat Safi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Devlet Taykara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ilgaz Sertuğ read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. After 89 minutes of play Ziraatspor's Seyrani Açıkel was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 90th minute, Seyrani Açıkel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Ziraatspor's zone, Devlet Taykara stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ilgaz Sertuğ came out of the goal and Devlet Taykara tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Ziraatspor fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Rich Warrior FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.