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YAGLİDERE
Spectators: 7231 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Yaşar Nuri Mertkal kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute Ali Atıf İlighan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sarp Mehmet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Yaşar Nuri Mertkal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Birkan Haspolatlı tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 7th minute, Rıfkı Umurbay ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Birkan Haspolatlı was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After 13 played minutes ZEYTiNBURNU got a freekick which was hit by Nedim Aygüneş. In the 15th minute, Çağatay Hasanbeyli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Birkan Haspolatlı showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yaşar Nuri Mertkal in the 24th minute of the match. In the 26th minute Yaşar Nuri Mertkal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Birkan Haspolatlı saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Yavuz Selimhan Usta's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Sarp Mehmet firmly grabbed it by the left post. Ali Atıf İlighan received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Sarp Mehmet came out and tried to block the shot, but Ali Atıf İlighan slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 29th minute. 39 minutes into the game, Atilla Tarkan Gulabi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ZEYTiNBURNU's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yomra the free kick. After 39 played minutes ZEYTiNBURNU got a freekick which was hit by Atilla Tarkan Gulabi. 40 minutes into the match, Yomra's Erdi Acarbay broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Rıfkı Umurbay struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Birkan Haspolatlı didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Yomra. Yaşar Nuri Mertkal struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Birkan Haspolatlı didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Yomra. Rıfkı Umurbay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ali Atıf İlighan made a kick off. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind ZEYTiNBURNU's goalkeeper Birkan Haspolatlı, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Atilla Tarkan Gulabi hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. After 57 minutes, Rıfkı Umurbay made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. ZEYTiNBURNU's Birkan Haspolatlı tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Yaşar Nuri Mertkal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yomra's supporters rose to their feet, but Yaşar Nuri Mertkal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Birkan Haspolatlı breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 62 played minutes ZEYTiNBURNU got a freekick which was hit by Ali Atıf İlighan. Yaşar Nuri Mertkal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Birkan Haspolatlı having to interfere. In the 71stth minute of the game Yaşar Nuri Mertkal who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ZEYTiNBURNU's Birkan Haspolatlı was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Yomra's Muhittin Koçak got a free kick in the 74th minute. In the 82nd match minute, ZEYTiNBURNU was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Türker Cihannur to maneuver through the defense. When Yomra's Yaşar Nuri Mertkal in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ZEYTiNBURNU's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yaşar Nuri Mertkal in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Birkan Haspolatlı prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 90 minutes into the match, Yomra's Yaşar Nuri Mertkal sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Birkan Haspolatlı narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rıfkı Umurbay got free with Birkan Haspolatlı in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 92 minutes into the game, Ali Atıf İlighan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ZEYTiNBURNU's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yomra the free kick. A collision led to ZEYTiNBURNU getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Ali Atıf İlighan hit a great ball. Yomra'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.