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AYBERK ARENA
Spectators: 7258 (Terracing: 5555, Seating: 1703, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Murat Selim Ceberut got the match started through his kick off. After having played for 7 minutes, Hüseyin Rahmi Rezan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AyberkUnited's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hüseyin Rahmi Rezan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 14th minute, Sait Sekib left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Almus fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Teoman Tarancı charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Teoman Tarancı the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of AyberkUnited booed when Almus was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teoman Tarancı didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arif Nihat Kunter charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arif Nihat Kunter the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Almus getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Arif Nihat Kunter hit a great ball. 33 minutes into the game, Hüseyin Rahmi Rezan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Gazanfer Horasanlı was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 40th minute Sait Sekib shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Duman Altunışık saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in AyberkUnited's zone, Şehzade Yurtseven stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Duman Altunışık came out of the goal and Şehzade Yurtseven tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Şehzade Yurtseven was the one to do the kick off. Müslüm Safih kicked well hit freekick during the 50th minute of the match. Nedim Kotuz took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 51st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gazanfer Horasanlı. Almus's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 59 played minutes AyberkUnited got a freekick which was hit by Nedim Kotuz. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sait Sekib got free with Duman Altunışık in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 62 played minutes AyberkUnited got a freekick which was hit by İsmail Hakkı Kayraalp. AyberkUnited's Cenap Yelmen was substituted for İsmail Hakkı Kayraalp. In the 63rd match minute, AyberkUnited was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by İsmail Hakkı Kayraalp to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Şehzade Yurtseven's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Duman Altunışık was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. Murat Selim Ceberut sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 73 minutes, Hüseyin Rahmi Rezan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AyberkUnited's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hüseyin Rahmi Rezan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 79 minutes into the game, AyberkUnited's Murat Selim Ceberut nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gazanfer Horasanlı made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 86th minute, Reşat Balısoy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 87 minutes, Müslüm Safih managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Almus's supporters crossed their fingers, but Müslüm Safih was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gazanfer Horasanlı took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Murat Selim Ceberut, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Murat Selim Ceberut managed to get in a good position for a shot. AyberkUnited's supporters rose to their feet, but Murat Selim Ceberut was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gazanfer Horasanlı breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. There was no doubt that AyberkUnited were the better team. AyberkUnited's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.