Official Cup

KUVA-İ MİLLİYE
Spectators: 2644 (Terracing: 1984, Seating: 608, VIP seats: 52) ATLETAS FC's Tipi Losantos started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a rather tough play, ATLETAS FC's Txomin Clos got a free kick in the 7th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ata Türkoğlu got free with Toni Azofra in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 13 minutes, Tipi Losantos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ATLETAS FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tipi Losantos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. ATLETAS FC's Tipi Losantos got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 22 minutes into the match, ATLETAS FC's Tipi Losantos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Şadi Cihaner narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oriol De Toro in the 27th minute of play forced Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa's goalkeeper Şadi Cihaner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 32 minutes into the match, Tipi Losantos notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa's Şadi Cihaner. Şadi Cihaner was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The corner led ATLETAS FC's Amerigo Moreno to fire away a dangerous shot which Şadi Cihaner despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Şadi Cihaner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tipi Losantos in the 39th minute of play. When Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa's Ata Türkoğlu in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ATLETAS FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tipi Losantos in the 45th minute of play forced Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa's goalkeeper Şadi Cihaner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

İshak Gökçek fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Toni Azofra having to interfere. Toni Azofra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ata Türkoğlu in the 54th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in ATLETAS FC's zone, Ata Türkoğlu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Toni Azofra came out of the goal and Ata Türkoğlu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa's goalkeeper Şadi Cihaner, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 71 minutes into the match, Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa's goal looked a bit too open when Oriol De Toro came free, but Şadi Cihaner reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Baturalp Özdener struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Toni Azofra didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa. Oriol De Toro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Şadi Cihaner made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tipi Losantos in the 91st minute. Tipi Losantos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Şadi Cihaner made a huge save.

ATLETAS FC played a much better game than Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa and deserved their victory. The Erzincan MustafaKemalPaşa players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.