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Kadıköy Ülker Arena
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Arda Güler made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Fenerbahçe SK booed when XDGAMES was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bram Van Leemputt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benny Suetens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. David De Kerper took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leopold De Vleeschauwere, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, XDGAMES's Mike Van Beringhen got a free kick in the 20th minute. Stan Heremans hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. 25 minutes into the match, Fenerbahçe SK's goal looked a bit too open when Leopold De Vleeschauwere came free, but David De Kerper reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arda Güler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Jordi Rymenans tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pascal Pelgrims hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. In the 42nd minute, Ryan Marichal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jordi Rymenans made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ivo Ooms in the 48th minute. After the first half XDGAMES were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leopold De Vleeschauwere was the one to do the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Arda Güler made a precise shot to the right of Jordi Rymenans. XDGAMES's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Arda Güler recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 58 minutes into the match, Fenerbahçe SK's goalkeeper David De Kerper had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diedrik Elzen. Diedrik Elzen kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. 69 minutes into the game, Diedrik Elzen recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of David De Kerper. Diedrik Elzen showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Diedrik Elzen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but David De Kerper read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Jordi Rymenans made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arda Güler in the 75th minute of play. David De Kerper made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Diedrik Elzen sent off a good shot on target. 79 minutes into the match, Fenerbahçe SK's goal looked a bit too open when Leopold De Vleeschauwere came free, but David De Kerper reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fenerbahçe SK's Pascal Pelgrims got his second yellow card of the match in the 87th minute. The referee ordered Pascal Pelgrims off the ground. David De Kerper made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Diedrik Elzen sent off a good shot on target. When Benny Suetens fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fenerbahçe SK's protests and gave Benny Suetens a yellow card for diving instead. In the 89th minute, Benny Suetens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 95 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Fenerbahçe SK! David De Kerper went to the wrong direction when Ryan Marichal was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. XDGAMES walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.