League Play-Off

Eski Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Oğuzkan Erben started the match with the kick off. Ahmet Bedri Özel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oğuzkan Erben in the 3rd minute of the match. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Halkali's goalkeeper Ahmet Bedri Özel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Bilgehan Özbek sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 15 minutes into the match, Eski JK's goal looked a bit too open when Vahap Ülgenalp came free, but Cumhur Taravet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ahmet Bedri Özel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oğuzkan Erben in the 16th minute of play. Bilgehan Özbek sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Uğuralp Özbal struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Ahmet Bedri Özel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Eski JK. In the 29th minute Vahap Ülgenalp shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cumhur Taravet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eski JK's Cumhur Taravet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bilgehan Özbek in the 30th minute of play. In the 32nd minute, Oğuzkan Erben hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cumhur Taravet didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Bilgehan Özbek went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Vahap Ülgenalp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 39 minutes into the match, Eski JK's goal looked a bit too open when Vahap Ülgenalp came free, but Cumhur Taravet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes into the game, Eski JK's Uğuralp Özbal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ahmet Bedri Özel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bilgehan Özbek made a kick off. If Vahap Ülgenalp had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cumhur Taravet made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Vahap Ülgenalp sent off a good shot on target. In the 59th match minute, Eski JK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aybars Süvari to maneuver through the defense. 61 minutes into the game, Bilgehan Özbek recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cumhur Taravet. Bilgehan Özbek showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Oğuzkan Erben received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Ahmet Bedri Özel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind Eski JK's goalkeeper Cumhur Taravet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Eski JK's Oğuzkan Erben in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Halkali's goalie prevented a goal. If Oğuzkan Erben had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Uğuralp Özbal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Eski JK's supporters rose to their feet, but Uğuralp Özbal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ahmet Bedri Özel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 81st minute, Uğuralp Özbal made a precise shot to the right of Ahmet Bedri Özel. Halkali's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Oğuzkan Erben managed to get in a good position for a shot. Eski JK's supporters rose to their feet, but Oğuzkan Erben was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ahmet Bedri Özel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 93 minutes, Uğuralp Özbal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Eski JK and the Halkali players grew even worse after the yellow card. Uğuralp Özbal hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Cumhur Taravet made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Vahap Ülgenalp sent off a good shot on target. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.