League

Turkey Arena
Spectators: 7204 (Terracing: 5405, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 143) Gencay Ergüner started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Baran Alp Dersu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 10 minutes into the match, Turkish Youth Academy's Atahan Sayraç sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Hacı Ali Öztarhan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Turkish Youth Academy's Gencay Ergüner in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Erzurumspor's goalie prevented a goal. After 12 played minutes Erzurumspor got a freekick which was hit by Haydar Aktemur. Hacı Ali Öztarhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gencay Ergüner, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Batu Cem İcabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tanju Bozok, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. If Gencay Ergüner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Gencay Ergüner received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Hacı Ali Öztarhan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Orhan Uçbeyi charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Orhan Uçbeyi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Turkish Youth Academy booed when Erzurumspor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orhan Uçbeyi didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Gencay Ergüner had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Turkish Youth Academy's Gencay Ergüner in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Erzurumspor's goalie prevented a goal. Baran Alp Dersu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Batu Cem İcabi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. In the 35th minute, Çağrı Candeğer 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. After 36 minutes, Ardahan Metin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Erzurumspor and the Turkish Youth Academy players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Erzurumspor's Ardahan Metin got a free kick in the 36th minute. In the 38th minute, Baran Alp Dersu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kağan Tümkurt might have been able to make a better finish in the 43rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hacı Ali Öztarhan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kağan Tümkurt ran back to his position shaking his head. Gencay Ergüner in the 44thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hacı Ali Öztarhan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 45 minutes into the game, Haydar Aktemur cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Batu Cem İcabi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After the first half Erzurumspor were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Baran Alp Dersu made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Turkish Youth Academy booed when Erzurumspor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ardahan Metin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tanju Bozok's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 57thth minute, Batu Cem İcabi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Gencay Ergüner's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hacı Ali Öztarhan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Gencay Ergüner might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hacı Ali Öztarhan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gencay Ergüner ran back to his position shaking his head. 72 minutes into the game, Turkish Youth Academy's Çağrı Candeğer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hacı Ali Öztarhan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Çağrı Candeğer in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hacı Ali Öztarhan saved Erzurumspor from getting behind. 85 minutes into the match, Erzurumspor's goal looked a bit too open when Gencay Ergüner came free, but Hacı Ali Öztarhan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Turkish Youth Academy players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.