Official Cup

19 Mayıs Stadı
Spectators: 444 (Terracing: 334, Seating: 102, VIP seats: 8) Staffordshire Terrier FC's Graham Long 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. 8 minutes into the game, Graham Long was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Staffordshire Terrier FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Samsunspor the free kick. In the 8th match minute, Staffordshire Terrier FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Graham Long to maneuver through the defense. If Dorukhan Erokay had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Graham Long had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Graham Long in the 20th minute of play forced Samsunspor's goalkeeper Tolgahan Onay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Özgür Onuker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Turan Habiboğlu during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Turan Habiboğlu kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. When Staffordshire Terrier FC's Graham Long in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Samsunspor's goalie prevented a goal. In the 37th minute, Graham Long ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Tolgahan Onay was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

56 minutes into the match, Samsunspor's goal looked a bit too open when Graham Long came free, but Tolgahan Onay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 59 played minutes Graham Long rounded Samsunspor's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-3. After 67 minutes of play Staffordshire Terrier FC's Graham Long was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. The supporters of Samsunspor booed when Staffordshire Terrier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Graham Long didn't get a good kick on the ball. 74 minutes into the match, Staffordshire Terrier FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dorukhan Erokay came free, but Niall Deacon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Brad Delaney recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jon Webster charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jon Webster the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 78th minute of the game. One of Staffordshire Terrier FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Samsunspor:s goal. Staffordshire Terrier FC:s Niall Deacon showed great skill when he stopped Dorukhan Erokay:s penalty. In the 88th minute, Liam Holt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brad Delaney charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Brad Delaney the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Brad Delaney hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Babe Spencer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.