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UZUNDÜZ ARENA
Spectators: 8160 (Terracing: 6121, Seating: 1877, VIP seats: 162) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Şansal Kudsi got the match started through his kick off. Süruri Demiray stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mondi Drogba's shot from short distance in the 2nd minute. Özdemir Özgurel made in the 4th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Iustin Vulturar. Bülent Cengaver showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mustafa Emre Enfal, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After a defensive mix-up in The Damned United's zone, Mondi Drogba stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Süruri Demiray came out of the goal and Mondi Drogba tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bülent Cengaver showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Refik Halit Sanak, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mondi Drogba got free with Süruri Demiray in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 18 minutes into the match, Mondi Drogba notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of The Damned United's Süruri Demiray. Süruri Demiray was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Mondi Drogba managed to get in a good position for a shot. ESPİYEM 28's supporters rose to their feet, but Mondi Drogba 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mondi Drogba in the 27th minute of play forced The Damned United's goalkeeper Süruri Demiray to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Mondi Drogba's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Süruri Demiray was relentless in the 29th minute of the game. Mondi Drogba blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Süruri Demiray having to make a save. Süruri Demiray made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mondi Drogba in the 30th minute. In the 33rd minute ESPİYEM 28 were awarded a corner. Müfit Sıraç went to the cornerflag to take it. A very nice done corner allowed Korhan Hafi to score against Süruri Demiray in The Damned United's goal. 3-0 after 34 minutes. After a defensive mix-up in ESPİYEM 28's zone, Refik Halit Sanak stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bülent Cengaver came out of the goal and Refik Halit Sanak tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 37th minute Iustin Vulturar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bülent Cengaver saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mondi Drogba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Erdeniz Hagis short, quick shot in the 39thth minute got Süruri Demiray to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 42nd minute Iustin Vulturar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bülent Cengaver saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Mondi Drogba's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Süruri Demiray was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. ESPİYEM 28's Mondi Drogba was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 43rd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Erdeniz Hagi to strike the kick off in the second half. The Damned United's Süruri Demiray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mondi Drogba in the 52nd minute of play. Bülent Cengaver made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Refik Halit Sanak in the 54th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erdeniz Hagi in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Süruri Demiray prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Mondi Drogba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Süruri Demiray took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mondi Drogba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in The Damned United's zone, Mondi Drogba stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Süruri Demiray came out of the goal and Mondi Drogba tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 71st minute Erdeniz Hagi 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. 72 minutes into the game, ESPİYEM 28's Mondi Drogba nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Süruri Demiray made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. The Damned United's Süruri Demiray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mondi Drogba in the 75th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, ESPİYEM 28's Mondi Drogba sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Süruri Demiray narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iustin Vulturar in the 81st minute of play forced ESPİYEM 28's goalkeeper Bülent Cengaver to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Süruri Demiray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mondi Drogba, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. In the 85thth minute of the game Mondi Drogba 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. The Damned United's Süruri Demiray played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erdeniz Hagi in the 86th minute of play. Mondi Drogba scored 6-0 in the 88th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Süruri Demiray, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. If Mondi Drogba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Süruri Demiray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mondi Drogba, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. ESPİYEM 28's Bülent Cengaver played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iustin Vulturar in the 94th minute of play. In the 94th minute, Korhan Hafi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. ESPİYEM 28 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of The Damned United for a fine match.