League Play-Off

Niksar
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. Lütfi Kızıl started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Karamürsel FK's Rauf Çelikhan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hakkı Deniz İlkin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 6th play minute Duran Civan came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Orbay Tuğra. 1-1. In the 15th match minute, Niksar FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Necmi Akbatur to maneuver through the defense. Karamürsel FK's Rauf Çelikhan got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 25 minutes into the match, Niksar FK's goal looked a bit too open when Emre Cebeci came free, but Hakkı Deniz İlkin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Niksar FK booed when Karamürsel FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emre Cebeci didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Karamürsel FK booed when Niksar FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zeki Karanalp didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rauf Çelikhan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Hakkı Deniz İlkin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lütfi Kızıl in the 38th minute of play forced Karamürsel FK's goalkeeper Orbay Tuğra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Karamürsel FK's goal looked a bit too open when Lütfi Kızıl came free, but Orbay Tuğra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hakkı Deniz İlkin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rauf Çelikhan in the 43rd minute of play. When Erman Haşmetli fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Karamürsel FK's protests and gave Erman Haşmetli a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Niksar FK booed when Karamürsel FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erman Haşmetli didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The wind increased when Emre Cebeci made the kick off in the second half. Karamürsel FK's Rauf Çelikhan got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Karamürsel FK's Emre Cebeci in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Niksar FK's goalie prevented a goal. In the 64th minute, Karamürsel FK's Rauf Çelikhan dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. After a rather tough play, Niksar FK's Zeki Karanalp got a free kick in the 68th minute. Hakkı Deniz İlkin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rauf Çelikhan in the 74th minute. Hakkı Deniz İlkin made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Rauf Çelikhan sent off a good shot on target. When Duran Civan fell near the penalty area in the 77th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Niksar FK's protests and gave Duran Civan a yellow card for diving instead. Duran Civan hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Erman Haşmetli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hakkı Deniz İlkin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Niksar FK's zone, Rauf Çelikhan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hakkı Deniz İlkin came out of the goal and Rauf Çelikhan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Emre Cebeci might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hakkı Deniz İlkin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Emre Cebeci ran back to his position shaking his head. Rauf Çelikhan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Zeki Karanalp hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. 93 minutes had been played when some careless play by Niksar FK's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Paşa Ali Atabey was slow to take the kick. During this time Karamürsel FK's players had a chance to rest. A well-hit corner resulted in Ferdi Ünlem heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 96 minutes into the game, Emre Cebeci recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hakkı Deniz İlkin. Emre Cebeci showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Karamürsel FK walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.