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Stark Stadium
Spectators: 8011 (Terracing: 6010, Seating: 1842, VIP seats: 159) In the 2nd minute Özgür Dilan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Süruri Demiray saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Özgür Dilan in the 8th minute of play forced The Damned United's goalkeeper Süruri Demiray to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8thth minute of the game Özgür Dilan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but The Damned United's Süruri Demiray was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Süruri Demiray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Berkant Sudi, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. In the 12th minute John Steinbeck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Süruri Demiray saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When John Steinbeck came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the ZENO fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that John Steinbeck couldn't finish the play. Süruri Demiray made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from John Steinbeck in the 17th minute of play. Süruri Demiray made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from John Steinbeck in the 17th minute of play. After 18 played minutes ZENO got a freekick which was hit by Mikail Afacan. 21 minutes into the match, The Damned United's goal looked a bit too open when John Steinbeck came free, but Süruri Demiray reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 23 minutes into the match, ZENO's goalkeeper Franz Kafka had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Şansal Kudsi. The Damned United's Şansal Kudsi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Franz Kafka in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Franz Kafka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Refik Halit Sanak in the 27th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iustin Vulturar in the 28th minute of play forced ZENO's goalkeeper Franz Kafka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Refik Halit Sanak in the 30th minute of play forced ZENO's goalkeeper Franz Kafka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. ZENO's Franz Kafka proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save ZENO from getting a goal against them. Franz Kafka made an important save on a dangerous shot by Şansal Kudsi in the 38th minute. Osman Nuri İlter's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Süruri Demiray read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. After some careless play in the The Damned United defense, Osman Nuri İlter kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Süruri Demiray. The The Damned United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Süruri Demiray should have stopped the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, John Steinbeck managed to get in a good position for a shot. ZENO's supporters rose to their feet, but John Steinbeck was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Süruri Demiray breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Özgür Dilan made the kick off in the second half. 50 minutes into the match, The Damned United's goalkeeper Süruri Demiray had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Baskın Üstünbay. After 54 played minutes ZENO got a freekick which was hit by Baskın Üstünbay. In the 61st minute John Steinbeck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Süruri Demiray saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, The Damned United's Tibet Göktepe got a free kick in the 65th minute. Süruri Demiray took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from John Steinbeck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Refik Halit Sanak in the 67th minute of play forced ZENO's goalkeeper Franz Kafka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 69th play minutes Iustin Vulturar shot 2-1, a short shot which went by Franz Kafka and just under the crossbar into goal. With a little luck, The Damned United's Süruri Demiray got control of the ball when Berkant Sudi tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of The Damned United booed when ZENO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Coelho didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Şansal Kudsi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Süruri Demiray took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Coelho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franz Kafka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Şansal Kudsi in the 80th minute of play. Osman Nuri İlter blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Süruri Demiray having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Refik Halit Sanak in the 85th minute of play forced ZENO's goalkeeper Franz Kafka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iustin Vulturar blasted a shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Franz Kafka having to make a save. ZENO's Paulo Coelho got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to The Damned United getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Tibet Göktepe hit a great ball. The supporters of The Damned United booed when ZENO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Özgür Dilan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mikail Afacan kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Özdemir Özgurel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. For all the effort they put into the match, the ZENO players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for The Damned United.