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Atlantis Arena
Spectators: 8147 (Terracing: 6111, Seating: 1874, VIP seats: 162) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Iskandar de Lara started the match with the kick off. With an all-out effort, 1901 Black Stockings F.C.'s Arif Bilge Tokyürek threw himself towards the right post 3 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Iskandar de Lara, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Arif Bilge Tokyürek showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iskandar de Lara, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Batıkan Hazar's late challenge caught a H E P T A N FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Batıkan Hazar helped the player get up and apologised. Batıkan Hazar hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. In the 9th minute, Batıkan Hazar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 12 minutes into the match, 1901 Black Stockings F.C.'s Iskandar de Lara sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arif Bilge Tokyürek narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alkın Uğursoy showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Şafak Açıkalın, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. In the 18th minute Şafak Açıkalın shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alkın Uğursoy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yu Xi in the 20th minute of play forced 1901 Black Stockings F.C.'s goalkeeper Alkın Uğursoy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iskandar de Lara might have been able to make a better finish in the 22nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arif Bilge Tokyürek. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Iskandar de Lara ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Higinio Shepherd during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 33rd minute, Higinio Shepherd hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 34th match minute, 1901 Black Stockings F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hasan Ali Ünalmış to maneuver through the defense. In the 37th minute, Iskandar de Lara left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The 1901 Black Stockings F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. H E P T A N FC's Arif Bilge Tokyürek played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iskandar de Lara in the 41st minute of play. A hard shot 44 in the game by Iskandar de Lara from a close distance when the talented Arif Bilge Tokyürek managed to make a qualified save. H E P T A N FC's players were relieved. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

In the 51stth minute of the game Iskandar de Lara who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but H E P T A N FC's Arif Bilge Tokyürek was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Iskandar de Lara in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arif Bilge Tokyürek saved H E P T A N FC from getting behind. In the 53rd minute 1901 Black Stockings F.C. were awarded a corner. Higinio Shepherd went to the cornerflag to take it. Iskandar de Lara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iskandar de Lara in the 57th minute of play forced H E P T A N FC's goalkeeper Arif Bilge Tokyürek to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yu Xi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alkın Uğursoy read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, 1901 Black Stockings F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Yu Xi came free, but Alkın Uğursoy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 66 minutes into the match, 1901 Black Stockings F.C.'s Iskandar de Lara sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arif Bilge Tokyürek narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Arif Bilge Tokyürek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iskandar de Lara in the 73rd minute of play. Iskandar de Lara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arif Bilge Tokyürek read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. The supporters of H E P T A N FC booed when 1901 Black Stockings F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hasan Ali Ünalmış didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iskandar de Lara might have been able to make a better finish in the 82nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arif Bilge Tokyürek. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Iskandar de Lara ran back to his position shaking his head. Arif Bilge Tokyürek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iskandar de Lara in the 82nd minute of play. H E P T A N FC's Arif Bilge Tokyürek played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iskandar de Lara in the 88th minute of play. There was no doubt that 1901 Black Stockings F.C. were the better team. 1901 Black Stockings F.C.'s players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.