League Play-Off

Kofcaz Stadium
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Doğa Serdaroğlu made the kick off which started today's match. Baskın Siraceddin kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. In the 6th minute, İsrafil Durali hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Doğa Serdaroğlu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Görkem Başhekim read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. Kofcaz JK's Pekin Baltacı played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Uygur Mengüç in the 11th minute of play. If Şenel Yoruk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Kofcaz JK booed when Salihli FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ilgaz Soysal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pekin Baltacı showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uygur Mengüç, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Batıray Boysel hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Uygur Mengüç received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Pekin Baltacı tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Doğa Serdaroğlu in the 25th minute of play forced Salihli FK's goalkeeper Görkem Başhekim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Doğa Serdaroğlu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Doğa Serdaroğlu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 35th minute Doğa Serdaroğlu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Görkem Başhekim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Şenel Yoruk recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Salihli FK's goalkeeper Görkem Başhekim, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Şenel Yoruk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Uygur Mengüç was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Salihli FK getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Baykan Akşin hit a great ball. In the 76th minute Şenel Yoruk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Görkem Başhekim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Şenel Yoruk struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Görkem Başhekim didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kofcaz JK. In the 85th minute, Battal Diclehan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Salihli FK's zone, Şenel Yoruk stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Görkem Başhekim came out of the goal and Şenel Yoruk tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 90th minute Şenel Yoruk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Görkem Başhekim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Doğa Serdaroğlu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kofcaz JK's supporters rose to their feet, but Doğa Serdaroğlu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Görkem Başhekim breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 93rd minute, Fikret Harzemşah hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 97 played minutes Kofcaz JK got a freekick which was hit by Kutay Aktar. Salihli FK's İsrafil Durali got a good chance for a goal in the 98th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Salihli FK supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Salihli FK would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.