League Play-Off

Kelkit
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Raşit Budaklı started the match with the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Demir Ceberut got free with Mustafa Hamit Polatalp in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Raşit Budaklı had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Hassa's Bayhan Ramiz in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kelkit's goalie prevented a goal. Demir Ceberut received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Mustafa Hamit Polatalp tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sezai Canıtez didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Reha Kebir went, in the 22nd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 25 minutes into the match, Hassa's goal looked a bit too open when Raşit Budaklı came free, but Mustafa Hamit Polatalp reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hassa's Mustafa Hamit Polatalp played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raşit Budaklı in the 27th minute of play. Raşit Budaklı received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Mustafa Hamit Polatalp tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 38 minutes, Demir Ceberut managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kelkit's supporters crossed their fingers, but Demir Ceberut was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 1-1 became the score in the 41st minute when Demir Ceberut elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Demir Ceberut struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Mustafa Hamit Polatalp didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kelkit. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Burç Kutan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mustafa Ekrem Yaban took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mustafa Hamit Polatalp. Mustafa Hamit Polatalp dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. In the 58th match minute, Hassa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Batuğ Necat to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the match, Kelkit's Raşit Budaklı sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mustafa Hamit Polatalp narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raşit Budaklı in the 67th minute of play forced Hassa's goalkeeper Mustafa Hamit Polatalp to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Hassa's zone, Demir Ceberut stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mustafa Hamit Polatalp came out of the goal and Demir Ceberut tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bahtiyar Kayrak's late challenge caught a Kelkit's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bahtiyar Kayrak helped the player get up and apologised. Bahtiyar Kayrak hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Mustafa Hamit Polatalp showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raşit Budaklı in the 77th minute of the match. Raşit Budaklı sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Raşit Budaklı in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mustafa Hamit Polatalp saved Hassa from getting behind. Mustafa Hamit Polatalp made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raşit Budaklı in the 87th minute of play. After 88 minutes, Korcan Onsal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Hassa and the Kelkit players grew even worse after the yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Hassa fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 87th minute. Penalty! The supporters of Kelkit booed when Hassa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tayfun Eğilmez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 97 minutes, Raşit Budaklı managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kelkit's supporters crossed their fingers, but Raşit Budaklı was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kelkit's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.