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21 Temmuz Arena
Spectators: 7280 (Terracing: 5462, Seating: 1674, VIP seats: 144) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ersin Yıldızhan kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Kirecburnu booed when Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kutlay Altıncı didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Necmettin Ertüze fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor's protests and gave Necmettin Ertüze a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Kirecburnu booed when Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oğuzalp Çelenk didn't get a good kick on the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor's goal looked a bit too open when Andaç Mümin came free, but Alim Taner reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kirecburnu's Ahmet Harun Umut proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Kirecburnu from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor booed when Kirecburnu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Güner Deniz didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andaç Mümin in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alim Taner saved Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor from getting behind. Ersin Yıldızhan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 30th minute, Ersin Yıldızhan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor's zone, Seçkin Pehlivan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alim Taner came out of the goal and Seçkin Pehlivan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor's Alim Taner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ersin Yıldızhan in the 37th minute of play. In the 41st minute Ersin Yıldızhan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alim Taner saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 43 minutes into the match, Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor's goal looked a bit too open when Ersin Yıldızhan came free, but Alim Taner reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kutlay Altıncı's shot from long distance in the 45th minute was not bad at all, but Kirecburnu's Ahmet Harun Umut knew what was happening and pushed the ball into his arms just before it hit the right post. Kutlu Mahçupyan charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kutlu Mahçupyan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Oğuzalp Çelenk made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Andaç Mümin got free with Alim Taner in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor booed when Kirecburnu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Güner Deniz didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Kirecburnu booed when Mert Ali ve Zeren Spor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Meriç Ünsever didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abuzer Ünlüsoy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. During the 68th minute of the match Necmettin Ertüze completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Necmettin Ertüze a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After having played for 69 minutes, Ersin Yıldızhan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kirecburnu's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ersin Yıldızhan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With an all-out effort, Kirecburnu's Alim Taner threw himself towards the right post 72 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ersin Yıldızhan, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ersin Yıldızhan in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alim Taner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ahmet Harun Umut showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Meriç Ünsever in the 80th minute of the match. When Ersin Yıldızhan, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 83 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Alim Taner was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Ersin Yıldızhan struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Alim Taner didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kirecburnu. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eser Pekinturk during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Kirecburnu's Eser Pekinturk got a free kick in the 90th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ersin Yıldızhan in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alim Taner prevented the ball from getting in the gole.