League Play-Off

Baklan Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Necdet Birge took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Yunak's Hami Boz got a free kick in the 2nd minute. After having played for 8 minutes, Ali Nejat Akgündüz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Yunak's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ali Nejat Akgündüz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Süruri Tanbolat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Nejat Akgündüz in the 11th minute of the match. Süruri Tanbolat showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kerem Merdan in the 17th minute of the match. 18 minutes into the match, Baklan SK's goal looked a bit too open when Ali Nejat Akgündüz came free, but Süruri Tanbolat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kerem Merdan hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Sungurbey Özal hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Uğuralp Server hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Yunak's zone, Eser Sami stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nuh Muhteşem came out of the goal and Eser Sami tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Kerem Merdan came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the Yunak fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Kerem Merdan couldn't finish the play. Ali Nejat Akgündüz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Süruri Tanbolat read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play. Kerem Merdan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Süruri Tanbolat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ali Nejat Akgündüz made a kick off. Süruri Tanbolat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ali Nejat Akgündüz in the 51st minute of play. In the 63rd match minute, Baklan SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eser Sami to maneuver through the defense. 65 minutes into the match, Baklan SK's goalkeeper Süruri Tanbolat had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kerem Merdan. A hard shot 66 in the game by Kerem Merdan from a close distance when the talented Süruri Tanbolat managed to make a qualified save. Baklan SK's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Ali Nejat Akgündüz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yunak's supporters rose to their feet, but Ali Nejat Akgündüz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Süruri Tanbolat breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Baklan SK's Süruri Tanbolat proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save Baklan SK from getting a goal against them. Kerem Merdan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Süruri Tanbolat made a huge save. 71 minutes into the game, Kerem Merdan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Süruri Tanbolat. Kerem Merdan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. After 74 played minutes Baklan SK got a freekick which was hit by Necdet Birge. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kerem Merdan got free with Süruri Tanbolat in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 77 minutes, Ali Nejat Akgündüz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Yunak's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ali Nejat Akgündüz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Uğuralp Server fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nuh Muhteşem having to interfere. In the 82nd minute Ali Nejat Akgündüz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Süruri Tanbolat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Necdet Birge in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nuh Muhteşem saved Yunak from getting behind. Kerem Merdan succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-3 in the 88th playminute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eser Sami during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 92nd match minute, Baklan SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eser Sami to maneuver through the defense. Kerem Merdan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Uğuralp Server came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the Baklan SK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Uğuralp Server couldn't finish the play.