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Yüksekova Stadium
Spectators: 6673 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 0) Yüksekova JK's Çelik Pala started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 4 minutes into the match, Yüksekova JK's goal looked a bit too open when Ergün Safa came free, but Emirhan Esentürk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bumin Altunhan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ali Behzat Kiner in the 5th minute. Emirhan Esentürk showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ergün Safa in the 12th minute of the match. Yüksekova JK's Ali Behzat Kiner got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Bumin Altunhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Çelik Pala, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Ergün Safa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Emirhan Esentürk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Çelik Pala in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bumin Altunhan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ergün Safa in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emirhan Esentürk saved Yüksekova JK from getting behind. Ali Behzat Kiner received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Bumin Altunhan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Recep Talha İlbilge sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emirhan Esentürk made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ergün Safa in the 47th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ergün Safa to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Keciborlu getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Ahmet Hamdi Başaydın hit a great ball. Ali Behzat Kiner received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Bumin Altunhan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Çelik Pala's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bumin Altunhan was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. 64 minutes into the match, Ali Behzat Kiner had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bumin Altunhan. Keciborlu's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ali Behzat Kiner was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Keciborlu's Recep Talha İlbilge came free and shot a quick shot against goal 67 minutes in the game, fortunately Emirhan Esentürk had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Recep Talha İlbilge recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ali Behzat Kiner fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bumin Altunhan having to interfere. In the 74th minute Çelik Pala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bumin Altunhan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 75th minute, Aykut Özbas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 77 minutes into the game, Yüksekova JK's Ali Behzat Kiner nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bumin Altunhan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Bumin Altunhan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Çelik Pala in the 91st minute of play. Ergün Safa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Recep Talha İlbilge struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Emirhan Esentürk didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Keciborlu. Yüksekova JK's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.