League

Afyon
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vefa İşcan got the match started through his kick off. Sefa Yiğitcan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Atabek Azimli, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. When Suluova's Atabek Azimli in 12 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Sefa Yiğitcan guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. If Doğa Toktuğ had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 18 minutes into the match, Atabek Azimli notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Afyon JK's Sefa Yiğitcan. Sefa Yiğitcan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Sefa Yiğitcan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Atabek Azimli, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Sefa Yiğitcan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Atabek Azimli in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes into the game, Bayezit Sefik was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Afyon JK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Suluova the free kick. Afyon JK's Sefa Yiğitcan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atabek Azimli in the 32nd minute of play. Atabek Azimli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sefa Yiğitcan having to interfere. Hacı Ali Akdeniz struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Sefa Yiğitcan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Suluova. After a rather tough play, Afyon JK's Bayezit Sefik got a free kick in the 42nd minute. In the 43rd minute Hacı Ali Akdeniz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sefa Yiğitcan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bayezit Sefik was shown his second yellow card after 43 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a defensive mix-up in Afyon JK's zone, Hacı Ali Akdeniz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sefa Yiğitcan came out of the goal and Hacı Ali Akdeniz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Hacı Ali Akdeniz who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 60thth minute tested the skills of Sefa Yiğitcan when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After having played for 67 minutes, Songur Salah managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Suluova's supporters crossed their fingers, but Songur Salah was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sefa Yiğitcan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Atabek Azimli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Afyon JK's zone, Atabek Azimli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sefa Yiğitcan came out of the goal and Atabek Azimli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With an all-out effort, Suluova's Sefa Yiğitcan threw himself towards the right post 78 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Atabek Azimli, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 82nd minute of the match Atabey Tansan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sefa Yiğitcan skillfully saved the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Atabek Azimli managed to get in a good position for a shot. Suluova's supporters rose to their feet, but Atabek Azimli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sefa Yiğitcan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Vefa İşcan got his second yellow card in the match during the 84th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After 85 played minutes Afyon JK got a freekick which was hit by Vefa İşcan. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hacı Ali Akdeniz got free with Sefa Yiğitcan in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hacı Ali Akdeniz in the 87thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Sefa Yiğitcan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Atabek Azimli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sefa Yiğitcan made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Hacı Ali Akdeniz sent off a good shot on target. Hacı Ali Akdeniz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Atabek Azimli in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sefa Yiğitcan saved Afyon JK from getting behind. Suluova played a much better game than Afyon JK and deserved their victory. The Afyon JK players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.