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Yildirim Arena
Spectators: 5010 (Terracing: 4010, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Işıkalp Oskay's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Şinasi Özdoa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. After 3 played minutes Yildirimspor got a freekick which was hit by Aytaç Tuncer. Asım Arif Yıldız took the ball and in the 7 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Şinasi Özdoa. Şinasi Özdoa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Şinasi Özdoa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Asım Arif Yıldız, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Necmi Karataş made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Ant Hızır sent off a good shot on target. Şinasi Özdoa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Işıkalp Oskay, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Ahmet Korkut Afşar hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Yildirimspor's Şinasi Özdoa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Asım Arif Yıldız in the 25th minute of play. Ant Hızır received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Necmi Karataş tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Yildirimspor's zone, Işıkalp Oskay stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Şinasi Özdoa came out of the goal and Işıkalp Oskay tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Işıkalp Oskay in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Şinasi Özdoa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nuratay Değirmencioğlu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Şinasi Özdoa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 39th match minute, Yildirimspor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tahsin Erdemir to maneuver through the defense. Şinasi Özdoa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Asım Arif Yıldız's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. 43 minutes into the match, Işıkalp Oskay had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Şinasi Özdoa. Yildirimspor's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Işıkalp Oskay was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. If Ant Hızır had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half Galatasaray were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mikail Darga to make the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ant Hızır in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Necmi Karataş saved Galatasaray from getting behind. Necmi Karataş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ant Hızır in the 54th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Galatasaray's Metehan Onsal got a free kick in the 54th minute. Mikail Darga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 58th minute of the match Ali Galip Özgunay sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Necmi Karataş skillfully saved the ball. 60 minutes into the game, Galatasaray's Asım Arif Yıldız nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Şinasi Özdoa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Asım Arif Yıldız's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 67thth minute, Şinasi Özdoa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Işıkalp Oskay had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Işıkalp Oskay managed to get in a good position for a shot. Galatasaray's supporters rose to their feet, but Işıkalp Oskay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Şinasi Özdoa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 0-5 became the score in the 80th minute when Işıkalp Oskay elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Işıkalp Oskay received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Şinasi Özdoa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Asım Arif Yıldız received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Şinasi Özdoa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sabahattin Vahip hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Asım Arif Yıldız who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 88thth minute tested the skills of Şinasi Özdoa when he managed to save the team from getting behind.