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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Pelayo Segura kicked off to start the match. Hüsrev Can took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saul Coira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, istanbulls's goal looked a bit too open when Pelayo Segura came free, but Hüsrev Can reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hüsrev Can showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jago Abasalo in the 18th minute of the match. Battal Cüneyt Zahir received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Apolo Montero came out and tried to block the shot, but Battal Cüneyt Zahir slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 26th minute. In the 29th minute Saul Coira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hüsrev Can saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mandrake fc's Jago Abasalo got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Hüsrev Can showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saul Coira in the 38th minute of the match. After having played for 38 minutes, Saul Coira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mandrake fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Saul Coira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 41 minutes into the match, istanbulls's goal looked a bit too open when Pelayo Segura came free, but Hüsrev Can reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pelayo Segura in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hüsrev Can prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The wind increased when Haydar Özdinç made the kick off in the second half. In the 50th minute, Jimeno Naranjo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Herauso Sarro who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 53rdth minute tested the skills of Hüsrev Can when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Herauso Sarro got free with Hüsrev Can in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 57 minutes into the match, Mandrake fc's goal looked a bit too open when Haydar Özdinç came free, but Apolo Montero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. istanbulls's Hüsrev Can played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tulio Saura in the 60th minute of play. Herauso Sarro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Hüsrev Can made a huge save. The crowd rose to their feet as Mandrake fc's Tulio Saura slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Hüsrev Can. That made the score 1-2 after 66 minutes of play. After 70 minutes, Xavian Quintero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mandrake fc and the istanbulls players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 70th minute, Xavian Quintero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 72nd minute, Saul Coira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 75 in the game by Tulio Saura from a close distance when the talented Hüsrev Can managed to make a qualified save. istanbulls's players were relieved. In the 82nd minute Haydar Özdinç shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Apolo Montero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 82nd minute Haydar Özdinç shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Apolo Montero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 84th minute, Mandrake fc's Herauso Sarro ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hüsrev Can. Hüsrev Can yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. In the 90th minute of the match Mandrake fc got a corner. istanbulls's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Pelayo Segura ran over to the corner to take the kick. Herauso Sarro was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 93 minutes into the match, Mandrake fc's goal looked a bit too open when Battal Cüneyt Zahir came free, but Apolo Montero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hüsrev Can made an important save on a dangerous shot by Herauso Sarro in the 95th minute. A collision led to istanbulls getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Arif Cengiz Oykan hit a great ball. Mandrake fc's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.