League Play-Off

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Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Şaban Vahat kicked off to start the match. Hayyam İlter struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Balaban Balıkçıoğlu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Edessa Castle. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pekin Taştan got free with Reha Okbudun in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 9 minutes into the match, E f S a N e's goal looked a bit too open when Tayfur Enver came free, but Balaban Balıkçıoğlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 12 minutes, Sinan Başkara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Edessa Castle's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sinan Başkara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tayfur Enver in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Balaban Balıkçıoğlu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pekin Taştan in the 15thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Reha Okbudun, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Şaban Vahat received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Reha Okbudun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pekin Taştan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Reha Okbudun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Şaban Vahat's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Reha Okbudun read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Pekin Taştan came free with the goalkeeper in the 23rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Reha Okbudun could save by the left post. Tayfur Enver sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Edessa Castle booed when E f S a N e was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ahmet İlhan Binışık didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tayfur Enver recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. E f S a N e's Balaban Balıkçıoğlu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sinan Başkara in the 32nd minute of play. Balaban Balıkçıoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sinan Başkara, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Pekin Taştan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sinan Başkara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Balaban Balıkçıoğlu having to interfere. Balaban Balıkçıoğlu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tayfur Enver in the 41st minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Sinan Başkara stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Tekin Özol hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Pekin Taştan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Edessa Castle's Tekin Özol got a free kick in the 61st minute. 63 minutes into the match, E f S a N e's Pekin Taştan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Reha Okbudun narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Edessa Castle defense, Pekin Taştan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Reha Okbudun. The Edessa Castle fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Reha Okbudun should have stopped the shot. After 72 played minutes Edessa Castle got a freekick which was hit by Atabek Özbal. Reha Okbudun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Şaban Vahat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Balaban Balıkçıoğlu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sinan Başkara in the 80th minute of play. Balaban Balıkçıoğlu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sinan Başkara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in E f S a N e's zone, Sinan Başkara stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Balaban Balıkçıoğlu came out of the goal and Sinan Başkara tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Reha Okbudun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pekin Taştan in the 95th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. E f S a N e had won after a very even match.