League

Süleymaniye Stadium
Spectators: 7235 (Terracing: 5428, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Yetkin Kartay kicked off to start the match. Kudret Tibet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aykut Karhan having to interfere. 8 minutes into the game, Bursaspor's Yetkin Kartay nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Müfit Tümer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After a defensive mix-up in Bursaspor's zone, Kudret Tibet stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aykut Karhan came out of the goal and Kudret Tibet tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kudret Tibet might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aykut Karhan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kudret Tibet ran back to his position shaking his head. 17 minutes into the match, Bursaspor's goalkeeper Aykut Karhan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kudret Tibet. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Yetkin Kartay managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bursaspor's supporters rose to their feet, but Yetkin Kartay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Müfit Tümer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When İzzet İnan fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Niksarspor's protests and gave İzzet İnan a yellow card for diving instead. In the 22nd minute, İzzet İnan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Affan Duha fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bursaspor's protests and gave Affan Duha a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Niksarspor booed when Bursaspor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Affan Duha didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Bursaspor's zone, Demiralp Ortanca stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aykut Karhan came out of the goal and Demiralp Ortanca tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Müfit Tümer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yetkin Kartay in the 27th minute of the match. Seyhan Tavil received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Müfit Tümer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 31 minutes into the game, Fadıl Toktahan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Niksarspor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bursaspor the free kick. After 31 played minutes Niksarspor got a freekick which was hit by Fadıl Toktahan. In the 33rd minute, Seyhan Tavil left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Bursaspor fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. When Fethi Ülkem fell near the penalty area in the 40th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Niksarspor's protests and gave Fethi Ülkem a yellow card for diving instead. Fethi Ülkem hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. In the 43rdth minute of the game Seyhan Tavil who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Niksarspor's Müfit Tümer was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Yetkin Kartay received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Müfit Tümer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 45th match minute, Niksarspor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by İzzet İnan to maneuver through the defense. Seyhan Tavil took the ball and in the 48 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Müfit Tümer. Müfit Tümer dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Demiralp Ortanca to strike the kick off in the second half. Aykut Karhan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Demiralp Ortanca in the 54th minute of play. In the 60th minute of the match, Seyhan Tavil got a very nice opportunity to score, but Müfit Tümer was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After a rather tough play, Niksarspor's Gani Sinan got a free kick in the 61st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Seyhan Tavil got free with Müfit Tümer in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 64 minutes into the match, Niksarspor's goal looked a bit too open when Yetkin Kartay came free, but Müfit Tümer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niksarspor's Demiralp Ortanca got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Teoman Adahan hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Yetkin Kartay managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bursaspor's supporters rose to their feet, but Yetkin Kartay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Müfit Tümer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nadir Malgır during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Bursaspor booed when Niksarspor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nadir Malgır didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Bursaspor eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.