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Spectators: 5009 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 9) An unexpectedly hard shot by Neşat Kerim in the 6th minute of play forced TaLHa FC's goalkeeper Galip Balkar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Sarıoğlu FC's Kadri Kayral got a free kick in the 8th minute. TaLHa FC's Galip Balkar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Neşat Kerim in the 13th minute of play. Veysel Menderes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Galip Balkar having to interfere. When TaLHa FC's Mithat Uğur in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sarıoğlu FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 20th minute Mithat Uğur shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but İrfan Çelikoz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, TaLHa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Veysel Menderes came free, but Galip Balkar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. TaLHa FC's Mithat Uğur got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mithat Uğur sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Veysel Menderes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sarıoğlu FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Veysel Menderes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Galip Balkar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Galip Balkar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Neşat Kerim in the 39th minute of the match. If Veysel Menderes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Veysel Menderes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Galip Balkar having to interfere. Galip Balkar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Veysel Menderes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Veysel Menderes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 55 played minutes TaLHa FC got a freekick which was hit by Özden Zabit. Kadri Kayral's late challenge caught a TaLHa FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kadri Kayral helped the player get up and apologised. In the 63rd minute, Kadri Kayral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 64 minutes into the match, TaLHa FC's Baysal Öktuna broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Galip Balkar made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Veysel Menderes sent off a good shot on target. Galip Balkar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Neşat Kerim, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Galip Balkar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Neşat Kerim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 69th minute, Özden Zabit hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Galip Balkar came out of the goal in the 73rd minute to try and stop a shot by Sarıoğlu FC's Veysel Menderes. But to his dismay, Veysel Menderes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Galip Balkar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Veysel Menderes in the 78th minute. Neşat Kerim struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Galip Balkar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sarıoğlu FC. 85 minutes into the match, Sarıoğlu FC's Veysel Menderes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Galip Balkar narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 96 minutes of play, Sarıoğlu FC's Neşat Kerim made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Galip Balkar was left in no man's land by his defense there! When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Sarıoğlu FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.