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Balçova Stadium
Spectators: 7135 (Terracing: 5635, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of Elazig FK booed when Balçova FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nuri Yastıkcığlu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Polat Tanak hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Hayyam Denizhan blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kerem Akgündüz having to make a save. In the 9th minute, Lütfi Ruhittin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Elazig FK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Kerem Akgündüz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hayyam Denizhan in the 22nd minute of play. After having played for 30 minutes, Samir Akbatu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Balçova FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Samir Akbatu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Balçova FK's Esat Osmanoğulları got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 34th match minute, Elazig FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remzi Algın to maneuver through the defense. If Nuralp Kayrak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Polat Tanak in the 37th minute of play forced Balçova FK's goalkeeper Kerem Akgündüz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th minute of the match Lütfi Ruhittin sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kerem Akgündüz skillfully saved the ball. Nuri Yastıkcığlu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Samir Akbatu made a kick off. Mehmet Osman Elmacıoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Salih Oktan, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After 56 minutes of play, Balçova FK's Samir Akbatu made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mehmet Osman Elmacıoğlu was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to Balçova FK getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Emir Cevar hit a great ball. Hayyam Denizhan received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Kerem Akgündüz came out and tried to block the shot, but Hayyam Denizhan slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 67th minute. Mehmet Osman Elmacıoğlu came out of the goal in the 72nd minute to try and stop a shot by Balçova FK's Samir Akbatu. But to his dismay, Samir Akbatu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-3. In the 75th match minute, Balçova FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Armağan Seçkiner to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hayyam Denizhan during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th match minute, Elazig FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hayyam Denizhan to maneuver through the defense. Nuri Yastıkcığlu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nuri Yastıkcığlu kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. When Balçova FK's Samir Akbatu in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Elazig FK's goalie prevented a goal. Polat Tanak kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Chants of Elazig FK echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Balçova FK had held the ball for most of the match.