League

Baltalimani
Spectators: 5142 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 142) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Halit Sabuncuoğlu made the kick off which started today's match. Aytaç Cebel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baran Alp Seyfi in the 3rd minute of the match. Yağızhan Topuz hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Ulvi Rikap came out of the goal in the 8th minute to try and stop a shot by Baltalimani FK's Selim Serafet. But to his dismay, Selim Serafet quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Uluç Tekindağ's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aytaç Cebel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. Aytaç Cebel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Baran Alp Seyfi's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. In the 21st minute the ball was on its way in behind Talimhane FK's goalkeeper Ulvi Rikap, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 26 minutes into the match, Baltalimani FK's Selim Serafet sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ulvi Rikap narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 33 minutes into the match, Talimhane FK's Baran Alp Seyfi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aytaç Cebel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 35th minute, Baran Alp Seyfi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Ulvi Rikap showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hasan Can Kırman, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Talimhane FK's zone, Hasan Can Kırman stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ulvi Rikap came out of the goal and Hasan Can Kırman tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hasan Can Kırman to make the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Talimhane FK's zone, Selim Serafet stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ulvi Rikap came out of the goal and Selim Serafet tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 56 played minutes Baltalimani FK got a freekick which was hit by Yağızhan Topuz. Yağızhan Topuz hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Baran Alp Seyfi might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aytaç Cebel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Baran Alp Seyfi ran back to his position shaking his head. When the match had gone on for 63 minutes, Halit Sabuncuoğlu took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Aytaç Cebel to make any attempt to save it. Talimhane FK's Halit Sabuncuoğlu got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Talimhane FK's Halit Sabuncuoğlu in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Baltalimani FK's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Halit Sabuncuoğlu in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aytaç Cebel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 71 minutes, Halit Sabuncuoğlu put it in 1-2 from a short distance just to the right of Aytaç Cebel. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Baran Alp Seyfi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Talimhane FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Baran Alp Seyfi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aytaç Cebel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Talimhane FK booed when Baltalimani FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aycan Akçabay didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Baltalimani FK's zone, Halit Sabuncuoğlu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aytaç Cebel came out of the goal and Halit Sabuncuoğlu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aycan Akçabay kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. If Halit Sabuncuoğlu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Selim Serafet struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Ulvi Rikap didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Baltalimani FK. Baltalimani FK's Selim Serafet got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 95 minutes of play, Baltalimani FK's Hasan Can Kırman made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ulvi Rikap was left in no man's land by his defense there! The Talimhane FK players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Baltalimani FK from taking control. The game ends in a draw.