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YEDİKULE
Spectators: 5771 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 0, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Battal Gazi Olgunay got the match started through his kick off. Kocaelispor's Okaner Taran played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Onuralp Akçakaya in the 3rd minute of play. When Onuralp Akçakaya came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the YEDİKULE 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 Onuralp Akçakaya couldn't finish the play. Berkem Vefai showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 9th minute of the match. 10 minutes into the match, YEDİKULE's goal looked a bit too open when Battal Gazi Olgunay came free, but Berkem Vefai reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to YEDİKULE getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Berkin Olgaç hit a great ball. Arman Savaşer's late challenge caught a YEDİKULE's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Arman Savaşer helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Kocaelispor's Arman Savaşer got a free kick in the 15th minute. If Vahap Yunus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mustafa Namık Aydemir during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mustafa Namık Aydemir hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. 24 minutes into the game, Gencay Bostancıoğlu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kocaelispor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave YEDİKULE the free kick. After 24 played minutes Kocaelispor got a freekick which was hit by Gencay Bostancıoğlu. YEDİKULE's Fazıl Mutlusoy shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 25th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Okaner Taran but with some difficulty. In the 27th match minute, Kocaelispor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gürsel Hamurcuoğlu to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Berkem Vefai prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Berkem Vefai made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 38th minute of play. Berkem Vefai showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 45th minute of the match. Berkem Vefai didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Battal Gazi Olgunay went, in the 47th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Onuralp Akçakaya was the one to do the kick off. Battal Gazi Olgunay who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 58thth minute tested the skills of Berkem Vefai when he managed to save the team from getting behind. YEDİKULE's Berkem Vefai played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 63rd minute of play. Melih Cevdet Baltacı sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Kocaelispor booed when YEDİKULE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Berkin Olgaç didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Kocaelispor's Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye YEDİKULE's goalie prevented a goal. Berkem Vefai stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Battal Gazi Olgunay's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Okaner Taran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Berkin Olgaç, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 76th match minute, Kocaelispor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Şaban Yaban to maneuver through the defense. Okaner Taran stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Onuralp Akçakaya's shot from short distance in the 80th minute. Berkem Vefai took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Battal Gazi Olgunay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Kocaelispor getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Basri Aköz hit a great ball. Battal Gazi Olgunay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Berkem Vefai showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 91st minute of the match. Berkem Vefai stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Battal Gazi Olgunay's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Battal Gazi Olgunay in the 98th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Berkem Vefai saved YEDİKULE from getting behind. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.