League

Artova
Spectators: 7280 (Terracing: 5462, Seating: 1674, VIP seats: 144) Artova FK's Hamza Işık 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. Balaban Riayet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Doğuş Tunçhan in the 3rd minute of play. After 4 played minutes Artova FK got a freekick which was hit by Şansal Kaman. Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Balaban Riayet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Münir Savtuna, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Balaban Riayet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Sinan Tarık had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 23 minutes into the match, Artova FK's goal looked a bit too open when Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin came free, but Balaban Riayet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Balaban Riayet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sinan Tarık, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 25 played minutes Artova FK got a freekick which was hit by Demircan Volkan. Doğuş Tunçhan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Balaban Riayet having to interfere. When Demircan Volkan fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Artova FK's protests and gave Demircan Volkan a yellow card for diving instead. In the 30th minute, Demircan Volkan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin in the 33rd minute of play forced Artova FK's goalkeeper Balaban Riayet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Balaban Riayet stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. Balaban Riayet stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. In the 46thth minute of the game Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Artova FK's Balaban Riayet was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Balaban Riayet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Doğuş Tunçhan in the 47th minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Fahrettin Çoğan came free with the goalkeeper in the 53rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Balaban Riayet could save by the left post. An unexpected shot in the 55th minute by Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. When Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the GALATASARAY 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 Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Artova FK getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Demircan Volkan hit a great ball. Doğuş Tunçhan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Balaban Riayet having to interfere. In the 61stth minute of the game Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Artova FK's Balaban Riayet was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Balaban Riayet saved Artova FK from getting behind. Münir Savtuna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Balaban Riayet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Balaban Riayet was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. Balaban Riayet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin in the 74th minute of the match. In the 75th match minute, Artova FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Demircan Volkan to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Balaban Riayet prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sebati Helvacı struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Balaban Riayet didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for GALATASARAY. Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Balaban Riayet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Balaban Riayet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin in the 88th minute of the match. Balaban Riayet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doğuş Tunçhan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mustafa Kemal Demirtekin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Balaban Riayet made a huge save. After 95 played minutes Ronald Wøelsted rounded Artova FK's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-2. When the match was over GALATASARAY could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Artova FK throughout the match.