League Play-Off

Galata
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Salih Muhteşem got the match started through his kick off. Galata's Can Şahinkan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Onuralp Hakan in the 5th minute of play. The corner ended in Orhun Zorbey almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Galata's Can Şahinkan did a great save. Can Şahinkan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Onuralp Hakan's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. A collision led to Galata getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Ulaş Özdal hit a great ball. Orhun Zorbey took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 18th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Can Şahinkan. Galata's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Onuralp Hakan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Can Şahinkan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. In the 24th minute, Fazlı Saykal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Salih Muhteşem in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kamer Kandemir saved Türker City from getting behind. Can Şahinkan came out of the goal in the 30th minute to try and stop a shot by Türker City's Onuralp Hakan. But to his dismay, Onuralp Hakan quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. In the 33rd minute, Salih Muhteşem hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 34 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Galata! In the 35th minute there was a penalty for Türker City. Orhun Zorbey stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Can Şahinkan. 0-3. 39 minutes into the match, Galata's goal looked a bit too open when Kandemir Göçmen came free, but Can Şahinkan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, Galata's goal looked a bit too open when Onuralp Hakan came free, but Can Şahinkan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Türker City's Ömür Genç got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Galata's Can Şahinkan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Onuralp Hakan in the 47th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Onuralp Hakan made a kick off. Onuralp Hakan took the ball and in the 57 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Can Şahinkan. Can Şahinkan 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. Türker City's Onuralp Hakan came free and shot a quick shot against goal 61 minutes in the game, fortunately Can Şahinkan had problems saving as it came toward the left post. In the 63rd minute, Onuralp Hakan reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Can Şahinkan. The goal made the score 0-5. Osman Ali Yalman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Can Şahinkan made a huge save. After 69 minutes, Onuralp Hakan made it 0-6 with a short kick to the right side. Galata's Can Şahinkan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The crowd rose to their feet as Onuralp Hakan kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Can Şahinkan. That made the score 0-8 in the 77 minute of play. Onuralp Hakan received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Can Şahinkan came out and tried to block the shot, but Onuralp Hakan slotted it home off the left post making it 0-10 in the 89th minute. Onuralp Hakan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Can Şahinkan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 94th minute Osman Ali Yalman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Can Şahinkan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fazlı Saykal charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fazlı Saykal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Galata booed when Türker City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fazlı Saykal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Türker City's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.