League Play-Off

Kirklareli
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Turgay Harmancı didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 11th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. 14 minutes into the game, Güralp Gazel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kirklareli's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Balgat FK the free kick. After 14 played minutes Kirklareli got a freekick which was hit by Güralp Gazel. Rauf Vaha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Özden Başkaynak tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Balgat FK's Turgay Harmancı got control of the ball when Turgut Ensar tried to sneak it across the goal line. Turgut Ensar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Balgat FK's Macit Uyarel got a free kick in the 37th minute. 38 minutes into the match, Balgat FK's goal looked a bit too open when Baki Tarhan came free, but Turgay Harmancı reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Seyrani Tunçkan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Özden Başkaynak was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Özden Başkaynak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rauf Vaha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rauf Vaha to strike the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 52 minutes, Özden Başkaynak successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Rauf Vaha managed to get in a good position for a shot. Balgat FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Rauf Vaha was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Özden Başkaynak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Birdal Sulhi took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Özden Başkaynak. Kirklareli's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Hüseyin Can Orguntay kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Kirklareli were awarded a corner in the 79th minute after Balgat FK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ahmet Necdet Baler took the corner. Kirklareli's Ahmet Necdet Baler was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Turgay Harmancı in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After having played for 88 minutes, Rauf Vaha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Balgat FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rauf Vaha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 90th minute, Macit Uyarel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Kirklareli's Baki Tarhan in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balgat FK's goalie prevented a goal. Kirklareli's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.