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Saraybahce
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ahmet Ömür Yatuk made the kick off which started today's match. Seyhun Özsu kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Muammer Bucuklu in the 8th minute of play forced Galatasaray's goalkeeper Mustafa Emrah Adalı to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kayhan Saygın kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. After having played for 12 minutes, Sinan Nurdag managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Durusu FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sinan Nurdag 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 13th minute, Seyhun Özsu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Muammer Bucuklu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Durusu FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Muammer Bucuklu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mustafa Emrah Adalı breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 16th match minute, Galatasaray was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Seyhun Özsu to maneuver through the defense. If Sinan Nurdag had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mustafa Emrah Adalı made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Muammer Bucuklu in the 19th minute of play. Galatasaray's Çetin Talip got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Çetin Talip during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 26 played minutes Galatasaray got a freekick which was hit by Çetin Talip. Mustafa Emrah Adalı showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Muammer Bucuklu in the 28th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Muammer Bucuklu in the 30th minute of play forced Galatasaray's goalkeeper Mustafa Emrah Adalı to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 32 minutes into the match, Galatasaray's goal looked a bit too open when Muammer Bucuklu came free, but Mustafa Emrah Adalı reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute, Zekai Erel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 39 minutes, Alican Eryetiş mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Galatasaray and the Durusu FK players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 39th minute of the game. One of Galatasaray:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Durusu FK:s goal. Muammer Bucuklu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mustafa Emrah Adalı having to make a save. Mustafa Emrah Adalı showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Muammer Bucuklu in the 43rd minute of the match. Galatasaray's Çetin Talip got his second yellow card of the match in the 44th minute. The referee ordered Çetin Talip off the ground. After 45 played minutes Galatasaray got a freekick which was hit by Çetin Talip. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Muammer Bucuklu in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mustafa Emrah Adalı prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Muammer Bucuklu was the one to do the kick off. Sinan Nurdag succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-1 in the 51st playminute. 54 minutes into the game, Berk Kınay was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Galatasaray's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Durusu FK the free kick. The supporters of Durusu FK booed when Galatasaray was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Berk Kınay didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sinan Nurdag fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mustafa Emrah Adalı having to interfere. Durusu FK's Muammer Bucuklu got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Sinan Nurdag had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 66 minutes into the match, Sinan Nurdag had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mustafa Emrah Adalı. Galatasaray's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sinan Nurdag was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Arın Tümer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmet Ömür Yatuk in the 70th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Muammer Bucuklu in the 74th minute of play forced Galatasaray's goalkeeper Mustafa Emrah Adalı to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sinan Nurdag recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Berk Kınay kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. If Ahmet Ömür Yatuk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ahmet Ömür Yatuk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arın Tümer having to interfere. Beyhan Çokman's late challenge caught a Durusu FK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Beyhan Çokman helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Galatasaray's Beyhan Çokman got a free kick in the 87th minute. Mustafa Emrah Adalı showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Muammer Bucuklu, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. The Durusu FK players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.