League

Kadisehri Stadium
Spectators: 7245 (Terracing: 5435, Seating: 1666, VIP seats: 144) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Baran Alp Bedük kicked off to start the match. Baturhan Özek stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Başar Veysel's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Sertaç Tüney sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 8 minutes into the game, Kuzguncuk's Güneri Aktar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Baturhan Özek made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Thracia United's Baturhan Özek played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saadettin Ünüvar in the 12th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Thracia United's Baran Alp Bedük got a free kick in the 13th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saadettin Ünüvar in the 14th minute of play forced Thracia United's goalkeeper Baturhan Özek to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 18 minutes, Saadettin Ünüvar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kuzguncuk's supporters crossed their fingers, but Saadettin Ünüvar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 19 minutes, Baran Alp Bedük mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Thracia United and the Kuzguncuk players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 19th match minute, Thracia United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baran Alp Bedük to maneuver through the defense. Murat Selim Bakanay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Saadettin Ünüvar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Baran Alp Bedük hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Murat Selim Bakanay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Baturhan Özek having to interfere. A collision led to Thracia United getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Baran Alp Bedük hit a great ball. Baturhan Özek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saadettin Ünüvar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Saadettin Ünüvar took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Baturhan Özek. Baturhan Özek dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Saadettin Ünüvar struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Baturhan Özek didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kuzguncuk. Murat Selim Bakanay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Baturhan Özek having to interfere. If Saadettin Ünüvar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Murat Selim Bakanay had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Thracia United players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Kuzguncuk were winning 0-2.

Thracia United's Baturhan Özek played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saadettin Ünüvar in the 52nd minute of play. Murat Selim Bakanays short, quick shot in the 53rdth minute got Baturhan Özek to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind Thracia United's goalkeeper Baturhan Özek, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With his leg Baturhan Özek managed to avoid a goal in the 56thth minute, when Kuzguncuk's Murat Selim Bakanay fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Baturhan Özek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saadettin Ünüvar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kuzguncuk's Saadettin Ünüvar got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Murat Selim Bakanay got free with Baturhan Özek in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saadettin Ünüvar in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baturhan Özek prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 82nd minute of the match, Güneri Aktar tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Baturhan Özek saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 90 minutes into the match, Thracia United's goal looked a bit too open when Saadettin Ünüvar came free, but Baturhan Özek reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Murat Selim Bakanay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Baturhan Özek having to interfere. Murat Selim Bakanay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 97 played minutes Thracia United got a freekick which was hit by İhsan Özel. Kuzguncuk's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.