Challenge

KARŞIYAKA
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) KARŞIYAKA's Gökberk Usalp 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edmundo Espiga in the 12th minute of play forced KARŞIYAKA's goalkeeper Georges-Philippe Kissinger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gökberk Usalp blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lautaro Navarro having to make a save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gürsel Bağcı during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Honduras booed when KARŞIYAKA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gürsel Bağcı didn't get a good kick on the ball. Georges-Philippe Kissinger showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Moises Tafalla in the 21st minute of the match. Ivan Navarro got a throw-in 23 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Sebastian Villa. Dario Olo kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, KARŞIYAKA's Lefter Hekimhanlı got a free kick in the 27th minute. 35 minutes in the game Lefter Hekimhanlı did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Gürsel Bağcı. If Gürsel Bağcı had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Georges-Philippe Kissinger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Villa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Edmundo Espiga to strike the kick off in the second half. Honduras's Valentín Carvallo managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Lefter Hekimhanlı in the 51 minute of the game. In the 53rd match minute, Honduras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Esteban Carvallo to maneuver through the defense. 54 minutes into the game, Gökberk Usalp cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Lautaro Navarro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Honduras's Valentín Carvallo managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Lefter Hekimhanlı in the 58 minute of the game. Moises Tafalla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Georges-Philippe Kissinger read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Georges-Philippe Kissinger took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmundo Espiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sebastian Villa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Umut Cevher kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. Edmundo Espiga's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Georges-Philippe Kissinger - 1-1 was put on the score board in the 79th minute. KARŞIYAKA were furious when Bedir Cezar was red carded, 86 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 88th minute there was a penalty for Honduras. Edmundo Espiga stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Georges-Philippe Kissinger. 1-2. After 93 played minutes KARŞIYAKA got a freekick which was hit by Aras Görkem Temel. In the 96th minute, Gökberk Usalp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Honduras's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.