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Findikzade
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cabbar Kudsi took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Polat Acem came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Findikzade fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Polat Acem couldn't finish the play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fikri İley got free with Baskın Konuralp in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Polat Acem in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baskın Konuralp prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Yerköy getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Dursun Ali Erginer hit a great ball. After 20 played minutes Yerköy got a freekick which was hit by Esat Tayfur. An unexpectedly hard shot by Polat Acem in the 25th minute of play forced Yerköy's goalkeeper Baskın Konuralp to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Findikzade getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Melik Akkaynak hit a great ball. When Cabbar Kudsi came up free with the goalie in the 31st minute, the Yerköy fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cabbar Kudsi couldn't finish the play. 33 minutes into the match, Yerköy's goal looked a bit too open when Polat Acem came free, but Baskın Konuralp reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 34thth minute of the game Polat Acem who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Yerköy's Baskın Konuralp was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Polat Acem in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baskın Konuralp saved Yerköy from getting behind. Fikri İley's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 38thth minute, Baskın Konuralp skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Cabbar Kudsi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Recep Onuker having to interfere. Fikri İley recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Polat Acem stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Findikzade's Melik Akkaynak got a free kick in the 51st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cabbar Kudsi in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Recep Onuker saved Findikzade from getting behind. Yunus Öktüre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Polat Acem in the 61st minute of play forced Yerköy's goalkeeper Baskın Konuralp to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dursun Ali Erginer's late challenge caught a Findikzade's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dursun Ali Erginer helped the player get up and apologised. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Yerköy! Arif Oğuz Derelioğlu walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. In the 66th minute the ball was on its way in behind Yerköy's goalkeeper Baskın Konuralp, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Polat Acem's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Baskın Konuralp read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. Baskın Konuralp came out of the goal in the 73rd minute to try and stop a shot by Findikzade's Polat Acem. But to his dismay, Polat Acem quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. Ramazan Açıkalın's late challenge caught a Findikzade's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ramazan Açıkalın helped the player get up and apologised. In the 75th match minute, Yerköy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ramazan Açıkalın to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the game, Polat Acem cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Baskın Konuralp was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Findikzade's goalkeeper Recep Onuker, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 89thth minute of the game Polat Acem who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Yerköy's Baskın Konuralp was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Baskın Konuralp showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fikri İley in the 95th minute of the match. For all the effort they put into the match, the Yerköy players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Findikzade.