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Walthamstow
Spectators: 6729 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hatem Mnari kicked off to start the match. Artur Henriques made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mohamed Makhlouf in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bektaş Veli Türkol in the 6th minute of play forced Walthamstow's goalkeeper Zine Bourguiba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zine Bourguiba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cezar Stan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Cezar Stan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 12 played minutes TURKEY FOOTBALL CLUB got a freekick which was hit by Patrick Bey. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Bektaş Veli Türkol managed to get in a good position for a shot. TURKEY FOOTBALL CLUB's supporters rose to their feet, but Bektaş Veli Türkol was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zine Bourguiba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mohamed Makhlouf sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bektaş Veli Türkol in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zine Bourguiba saved Walthamstow from getting behind. In the 28thth minute of the game Bektaş Veli Türkol who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Walthamstow's Zine Bourguiba was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 34 played minutes Walthamstow got a freekick which was hit by Hatem Mnari. In the 37th minute Bektaş Veli Türkol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zine Bourguiba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Walthamstow's zone, Cezar Stan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zine Bourguiba came out of the goal and Cezar Stan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Walthamstow's Jean Nafti got a free kick in the 39th minute. In the 40th minute of the match Néji Dermech sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Zine Bourguiba skillfully saved the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bektaş Veli Türkol in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zine Bourguiba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zine Bourguiba stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bektaş Veli Türkol's shot from short distance in the 48th minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Bektaş Veli Türkol made the kick off in the second half. Walthamstow's Zine Bourguiba proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Walthamstow from getting a goal against them. When TURKEY FOOTBALL CLUB's Cezar Stan in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Walthamstow's goalie prevented a goal. Zine Bourguiba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cezar Stan in the 61st minute of play. 0-1 became the score in the 65th minute when Bektaş Veli Türkol elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 69 minutes into the match, Walthamstow's goalkeeper Zine Bourguiba had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bektaş Veli Türkol. Cezar Stan's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 71stth minute, Zine Bourguiba skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Walthamstow getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Patrick Sebki hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Walthamstow's zone, Cezar Stan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zine Bourguiba came out of the goal and Cezar Stan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jean Nafti kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Zine Bourguiba was out of position in the 86 minute of play, and Cezar Stan capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Cezar Stan really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. TURKEY FOOTBALL CLUB'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.