Şükrü Saracoğlu
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fabrice Gamet got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Evren Tanfer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jean-Pascal Weiss saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Demarcus Andersen struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Jean-Pascal Weiss didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fenerbahçe. From a short distance, Fenerbahçe's Evren Tanfer, in the 5th minute, tried to place the ball behind Jean-Pascal Weiss, but the ball hit the right post on the wrong side and went out. The supporters of Fenerbahçe booed when gipsy kings was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gabriel Périn didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Evren Tanfer in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jean-Pascal Weiss prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Yıldırım Yaman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabrice Gamet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute of the match Samy Soufflet shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Yıldırım Yaman showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Fenerbahçe's Yıldırım Yaman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriel Périn in the 17th minute of play. 18 minutes into the game, Çelebi Budak was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Fenerbahçe's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave gipsy kings the free kick. Yıldırım Yaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabrice Gamet, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. After a rather tough play, Fenerbahçe's Binali Hicabi got a free kick in the 22nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Fenerbahçe's zone, Amaury Leone stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yıldırım Yaman came out of the goal and Amaury Leone tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 24th minute, Çelebi Budak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 31st minute, Tuncer İribaş made a precise shot to the right of Jean-Pascal Weiss. gipsy kings's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Yıldırım Yaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabrice Gamet, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. When Oğuzalp Ak fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fenerbahçe's protests and gave Oğuzalp Ak a yellow card for diving instead. In the 39th match minute, Fenerbahçe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oğuzalp Ak to maneuver through the defense. 40 minutes into the game, gipsy kings's Grégoire Lamouroux nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Yıldırım Yaman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. 43 minutes into the game, Walter Jardel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. gipsy kings's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fenerbahçe the free kick. In the 43rd minute, Walter Jardel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 46 minutes into the match, gipsy kings's goal looked a bit too open when Aras Daman came free, but Jean-Pascal Weiss reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.
The wind increased when Aras Daman made the kick off in the second half. Jean-Pascal Weiss showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aras Daman in the 60th minute of the match. Çelebi Budak was shown his second yellow card after 62 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 63rd match minute, Fenerbahçe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Çelebi Budak to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 64 minutes, Fabrice Gamet managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. gipsy kings's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fabrice Gamet was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Binali Hicabi kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. In the 69th minute, Tuncer İribaş hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 72 minutes into the game, Evren Tanfer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Jean-Pascal Weiss was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Fabrice Gamet's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 75thth minute, Yıldırım Yaman skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Aras Daman sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Fenerbahçe getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Evren Tanfer hit a great ball. 87 minutes into the match, Fenerbahçe's goalkeeper Yıldırım Yaman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amaury Leone. 90 minutes into the match, gipsy kings's goal looked a bit too open when Aras Daman came free, but Jean-Pascal Weiss reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Demarcus Andersen's late challenge caught a gipsy kings's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Demarcus Andersen helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of gipsy kings booed when Fenerbahçe was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Demarcus Andersen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fenerbahçe were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of gipsy kings for a fine match.
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