League

Ermenek Arena
Spectators: 7323 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 100) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hacı Ali Demirtekin took the kick off in the first half of the match. Alim Balkan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baransel Yenbu in the 10th minute of play. Ertan Saban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Ertan Saban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 24th minute Şamil Seyban shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Boğaçhan Vehbi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, Kirikhan's goalkeeper Boğaçhan Vehbi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Özbek Katib. With an all-out effort, Ermenek Gençlik Spor's Boğaçhan Vehbi threw himself towards the right post 27 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Hacı Ali Demirtekin, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Boğaçhan Vehbi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Şamil Seyban in the 28th minute. After 33 played minutes Ermenek Gençlik Spor got a freekick which was hit by Feyzullay Koralp. Alim Balkan didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Necat Karakaya went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Alim Balkan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baransel Yenbu in the 37th minute of play. Boğaçhan Vehbi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Özbek Katib in the 42nd minute. 44 minutes into the match, Ermenek Gençlik Spor's goal looked a bit too open when Baransel Yenbu came free, but Alim Balkan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Boğaçhan Vehbi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hacı Ali Demirtekin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Ertan Saban made the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Kirikhan's Salih Attar got a free kick in the 55th minute. Alim Balkan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ertan Saban, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Alim Balkan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ertan Saban, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Boğaçhan Vehbi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hacı Ali Demirtekin, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. The supporters of Kirikhan booed when Ermenek Gençlik Spor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Şamil Seyban didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute, Ermenek Gençlik Spor's Veysel Onbulak seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Veysel Onbulak the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Ermenek Gençlik Spor protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Veysel Onbulak had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Sermet Şerafeddin charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sermet Şerafeddin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Sinan Harzemşah charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sinan Harzemşah the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Kirikhan getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Sinan Harzemşah hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mustafa Yaşar Raif in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Boğaçhan Vehbi saved Kirikhan from getting behind. In the 93rd minute of the game Hüseyin Turan Akaydın made a throw-in which Baransel Yenbu played forward. With a little luck, Ermenek Gençlik Spor's Alim Balkan got control of the ball when Baransel Yenbu tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Kirikhan's Ertan Saban in the 99th minute got a chance for a shot 99th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ermenek Gençlik Spor's goalie prevented a goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Kirikhan had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.