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Balmumcu Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Vatan Özdoa kicked off to start the match. After a defensive mix-up in Balmumcu FK's zone, Vatan Özdoa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan came out of the goal and Vatan Özdoa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vatan Özdoa's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hürkan Özbas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bican Rusuhi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aytaç Özker, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. A sloppy throw-in by Mecnun Cihangir in the 13th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by MAEHLMIEKTE CF's Rıza Sonalp. 14 minutes into the match, Balmumcu FK's goal looked a bit too open when Rıza Sonalp came free, but Anıl Mücahit Songurhan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute, Aytaç Özker reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Bican Rusuhi. The goal made the score 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aytaç Özker in the 18th minute of play forced MAEHLMIEKTE CF's goalkeeper Bican Rusuhi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Balmumcu FK's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Temel Radi in the 20th minute. The corner ended in Temel Radi almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but MAEHLMIEKTE CF's Bican Rusuhi did a great save. After 22 played minutes, MAEHLMIEKTE CF's Göran Åkesson shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Anıl Mücahit Songurhan came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in MAEHLMIEKTE CF reached it. Aytaç Özker received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Bican Rusuhi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 26 minutes, Vatan Özdoa put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Anıl Mücahit Songurhan. 31 minutes into the match, Hürkan Özbas notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Balmumcu FK's Anıl Mücahit Songurhan. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan came out of the goal in the 36th minute to try and stop a shot by MAEHLMIEKTE CF's Vatan Özdoa. But to his dismay, Vatan Özdoa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. Bican Rusuhi made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Selahaddin Bucuklu sent off a good shot on target. Göran Åkesson kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aytaç Özker to strike the kick off in the second half. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vatan Özdoa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Hürkan Özbas came up free with the goalie in the 56th minute, the MAEHLMIEKTE CF 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 Hürkan Özbas couldn't finish the play. Bican Rusuhi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Selahaddin Bucuklu, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vatan Özdoa in the 62nd minute of play forced Balmumcu FK's goalkeeper Anıl Mücahit Songurhan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ahmet Danış Onul recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hürkan Özbas during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 68th match minute, MAEHLMIEKTE CF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hürkan Özbas to maneuver through the defense. MAEHLMIEKTE CF's Bican Rusuhi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Onuralp Siralp in the 70th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vatan Özdoa in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anıl Mücahit Songurhan saved Balmumcu FK from getting behind. Vatan Özdoa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vatan Özdoa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anıl Mücahit Songurhan having to interfere. A collision led to Balmumcu FK getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Haluk Tezkan hit a great ball. 82 minutes into the match, MAEHLMIEKTE CF's goal looked a bit too open when Selahaddin Bucuklu came free, but Bican Rusuhi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th minute, Vatan Özdoa fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hürkan Özbas in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Anıl Mücahit Songurhan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vatan Özdoa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Balmumcu FK's Aytaç Özker in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MAEHLMIEKTE CF's goalie prevented a goal. Vatan Özdoa took the ball and in the 97 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Anıl Mücahit Songurhan. Anıl Mücahit Songurhan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-5. The Balmumcu FK fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. MAEHLMIEKTE CF were clearly better and deserved to take the win.