U23 League

Atatürk Stadyumu
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rahim Sidam kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Oğuzhan Durak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ksawery Czciborek kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Mehmet Halis Batıkan charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mehmet Halis Batıkan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mehmet Halis Batıkan hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. When HORIZZONT's Rahim Sidam in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LegendTURK's goalie prevented a goal. İnanç Erencan's late challenge caught a HORIZZONT's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. İnanç Erencan helped the player get up and apologised. Bora Han Vahit took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 11th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Zikri Süleyman. LegendTURK's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, LegendTURK's Ali Ömer Ünüvar got a free kick in the 12th minute. Zikri Süleyman stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rahim Sidam's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Rüştü Recber made an important save on a dangerous shot by Oğuzhan Durak in the 20th minute. Zikri Süleyman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rahim Sidam, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 23 minutes into the game, Veysel Üner was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HORIZZONT's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave LegendTURK the free kick. A collision led to HORIZZONT getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Veysel Üner hit a great ball. In the 25th minute Naim Gencal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zikri Süleyman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zikri Süleyman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Naim Gencal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Naim Gencal in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zikri Süleyman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the LegendTURK defense, Naim Gencal kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zikri Süleyman. The LegendTURK fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zikri Süleyman should have stopped the shot. In the 36th minute, Veysel Üner 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. Zikri Süleyman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rahim Sidam in the 39th minute of play. In the 42nd minute, Ksawery Czciborek hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. HORIZZONT's Bora Han Vahit couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for LegendTURK. LegendTURK's Zikri Süleyman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rahim Sidam in the 45th minute of play. Rahim Sidam sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The LegendTURK players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. HORIZZONT were winning 0-2.

In the 51st minute Rahim Sidam shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zikri Süleyman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zikri Süleyman had great luck who in the 52ndth minute grab hold of the ball when Rahim Sidam from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 53 minutes into the match, LegendTURK's goalkeeper Zikri Süleyman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Veysel Üner. 54 minutes into the game, Rahim Sidam cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Zikri Süleyman was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. LegendTURK's defense didn't have a chance, in the 57th minute, when Veysel Üner scored to the left of an out of position Zikri Süleyman, making the score, 0-4. When the match had gone on for 60 minutes, Naim Gencal put it in 0-5 from a short distance just to the right of Zikri Süleyman. In the 66th minute, HORIZZONT's Rahim Sidam ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Zikri Süleyman. Zikri Süleyman yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-6. After 70 minutes of play LegendTURK's İnanç Erencan was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. İnanç Erencan hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Bora Han Vahit struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Zikri Süleyman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for HORIZZONT. Zikri Süleyman stood somewhat misplaced when İlbey Çetinel came free in front of goal and shot 0-7 to the left of him in the 75 minute. Naim Gencal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Zikri Süleyman made a huge save. Zikri Süleyman was out of position in the 81 minute of play, and Naim Gencal capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Naim Gencal really showed his touch with that goal: 0-8. HORIZZONT made a substitution. Yaşar Akbuğ replaced Rahim Sidam. In the 87th minute, Naim Gencal made a precise shot to the right of Zikri Süleyman. LegendTURK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-9. 91 minutes into the game, Yaşar Akbuğ lined in a short shot 0-10 behind a frustrated Zikri Süleyman. 95 minutes into the game, HORIZZONT's Yaşar Akbuğ nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zikri Süleyman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-11.