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25 KASIM STADYUMU
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alperen Özbilir started the match with the kick off. Ahmet Kadri Arkan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vecdet Kutlug in the 3rd minute of play. After 5 minutes EdirnE ÇeltiK's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Arif Buğra Toygar who took care of the corner kick. It was a well-played corner which Hulusi Ekin managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. With a little luck, Nebuchadnezzar's Mehmet Efe Cumhur got control of the ball when Şentürk Uzlet tried to sneak it across the goal line. Şentürk Uzlet received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Mehmet Efe Cumhur tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 11th minute, Muammer Tugal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Şentürk Uzlet's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 14thth minute, Mehmet Efe Cumhur skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After a defensive mix-up in Nebuchadnezzar's zone, Şentürk Uzlet stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mehmet Efe Cumhur came out of the goal and Şentürk Uzlet tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. EdirnE ÇeltiK's Şentürk Uzlet got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Osman Ali Cilasun hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Şentürk Uzlet's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mehmet Efe Cumhur read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. EdirnE ÇeltiK's Ahmet Kadri Arkan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alperen Özbilir in the 26th minute of play. After 27 played minutes EdirnE ÇeltiK got a freekick which was hit by Cem Coşkun. After having played for 29 minutes, Şentürk Uzlet managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. EdirnE ÇeltiK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Şentürk Uzlet was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Osman Ali Cilasun made in the 31st minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by EdirnE ÇeltiK's Emre Ege. In the 36th match minute, Nebuchadnezzar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Osman Ali Cilasun to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alperen Özbilir in the 43rd minute of play forced EdirnE ÇeltiK's goalkeeper Ahmet Kadri Arkan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to EdirnE ÇeltiK getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Emre Coşkun hit a great ball. In the 47th minute of the match Arif Buğra Toygar shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ahmet Kadri Arkan showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Şentürk Uzlet made a kick off. When EdirnE ÇeltiK's Şentürk Uzlet in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nebuchadnezzar's goalie prevented a goal. In the 56th minute, Şentürk Uzlet left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The EdirnE ÇeltiK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. The supporters of EdirnE ÇeltiK booed when Nebuchadnezzar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Osman Ali Cilasun didn't get a good kick on the ball. Osman Ali Cilasun hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. If Şentürk Uzlet had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 65 in the game by Alperen Özbilir from a close distance when the talented Ahmet Kadri Arkan managed to make a qualified save. EdirnE ÇeltiK's players were relieved. A collision led to EdirnE ÇeltiK getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Emre Ege hit a great ball. Nebuchadnezzar's Arif Buğra Toygar shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 70th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Ahmet Kadri Arkan but with some difficulty. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Şentürk Uzlet in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mehmet Efe Cumhur saved Nebuchadnezzar from getting behind. 72 minutes into the game, Osman Ali Cilasun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nebuchadnezzar's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave EdirnE ÇeltiK the free kick. After a rather tough play, Nebuchadnezzar's Osman Ali Cilasun got a free kick in the 74th minute. Mehmet Efe Cumhur stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Şentürk Uzlet's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. In the 77th minute, Akay Zihni hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Şentürk Uzlet in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mehmet Efe Cumhur saved Nebuchadnezzar from getting behind. Şentürk Uzlet's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mehmet Efe Cumhur read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. Mehmet Efe Cumhur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Şentürk Uzlet in the 90th minute of play. When Yavuz Selim Isfahanlı fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored EdirnE ÇeltiK's protests and gave Yavuz Selim Isfahanlı a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to EdirnE ÇeltiK getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Yavuz Selim Isfahanlı hit a great ball. When Nebuchadnezzar's Vecdet Kutlug in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye EdirnE ÇeltiK's goalie prevented a goal. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The EdirnE ÇeltiK fans cheered their team off the field, for while Nebuchadnezzar had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.