League Play-Off

Devrek Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Fahri Altunışık in the 5th minute of play forced Devrek's goalkeeper Muhsin Merdan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Devrek's Ahmet Bedri Sarp got a free kick in the 6th minute. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Devrek's goalkeeper Muhsin Merdan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 13th match minute, Devrek was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mustafa Cumhur Dural to maneuver through the defense. Okanalp Altınkaya's late challenge caught a Devrek's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Okanalp Altınkaya helped the player get up and apologised. In the 22nd minute, Çetin Özgebay hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 25 minutes into the match, Çetin Özgebay had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Muhsin Merdan. Devrek's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Çetin Özgebay was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Adnan Pekinturk hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. 29 minutes into the match, Devrek's goal looked a bit too open when Güral Keramettin came free, but Muhsin Merdan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 32 minutes, Çetin Özgebay managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Yahyali's supporters crossed their fingers, but Çetin Özgebay was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 35 minutes into the match, Yahyali's goal looked a bit too open when Adnan Pekinturk came free, but Ahmet Reha Serol reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Muhsin Merdan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Çetin Özgebay's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. In the 41st minute Güral Keramettin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Muhsin Merdan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Mustafa Cumhur Dural was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Devrek's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yahyali the free kick. In the 42nd match minute, Devrek was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mustafa Cumhur Dural to maneuver through the defense. 43 minutes into the match, Serhan Muhsin notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Devrek's Muhsin Merdan. Muhsin Merdan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 45 played minutes Yahyali got a freekick which was hit by Fahri Altunışık. Ahmet Reha Serol made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adnan Pekinturk in the 47th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Adnan Pekinturk made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Çetin Özgebay in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Muhsin Merdan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cafer Başsoy kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. In the 65th play minute Güral Keramettin came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Muhsin Merdan. 1-4. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Çetin Özgebay in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Muhsin Merdan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 71 minutes into the match, Yahyali's goal looked a bit too open when Naim Tolunay came free, but Ahmet Reha Serol reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aybek Usum's late challenge caught a Yahyali's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aybek Usum helped the player get up and apologised. Aybek Usum kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Ahmet Reha Serol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmet Bedri Sarp in the 76th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Çetin Özgebay in the 78th minute of play forced Devrek's goalkeeper Muhsin Merdan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Devrek defense, Güral Keramettin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Muhsin Merdan. The Devrek fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Muhsin Merdan should have stopped the shot. Ahmet Reha Serol made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mustafa Cumhur Dural in the 83rd minute of play. A collision led to Yahyali getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Hüsamettin Davutoğlu hit a great ball. Ahmet Reha Serol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adnan Pekinturk in the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Güral Keramettin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Yahyali fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-6. When the match was over Yahyali could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Devrek throughout the match.