U23 League

PAYİTAHT
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Ahmet Necdet Yunus started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 4 minutes into the match, SOFiNiN KEDiSi's goalkeeper Mehmet Arif Serir had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ahmet Necdet Yunus. In the 6th minute, Ahmet Necdet Yunus left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CİCERO fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ahmet Necdet Yunus got free with Mehmet Arif Serir in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, SOFiNiN KEDiSi's Mehmet Arif Serir got control of the ball when Mustafa Hamit Saye tried to sneak it across the goal line. Yağızalp Günden took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lütfü Tanbolat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Namık Kemal Kutlay recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 18 minutes into the match, CİCERO's goal looked a bit too open when Lütfü Tanbolat came free, but Yağızalp Günden reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 19th minute, Taner Tuğkan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Ali Asım Şensal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 23rd minute Mustafa Hamit Saye shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mehmet Arif Serir saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 24th match minute, SOFiNiN KEDiSi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lütfü Tanbolat to maneuver through the defense. Mehmet Arif Serir had in the 26thth minute some difficulties stopping Taner Tuğkan's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The audience was convinced that Taner Tuğkan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mehmet Arif Serir was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. When CİCERO's Taner Tuğkan in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SOFiNiN KEDiSi's goalie prevented a goal. 35 minutes into the match, SOFiNiN KEDiSi's goalkeeper Mehmet Arif Serir had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ahmet Necdet Yunus. 41 minutes had been played when some careless play by SOFiNiN KEDiSi's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Serter Haymanalı was slow to take the kick. During this time CİCERO's players had a chance to rest. CİCERO's Burç Taycan was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mehmet Arif Serir in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thanks to some nice moves Taner Tuğkan could shoot a difficult shot in the 46th minute, which Mehmet Arif Serir however easily saved by the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Mustafa Hamit Saye managed to get in a good position for a shot. CİCERO's supporters rose to their feet, but Mustafa Hamit Saye was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mehmet Arif Serir breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Namık Kemal Kutlay made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ahmet Necdet Yunus in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mehmet Arif Serir prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mehmet Arif Serir took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Taner Tuğkan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Geri Zekai during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to CİCERO getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Geri Zekai hit a great ball. After 57 played minutes SOFiNiN KEDiSi got a freekick which was hit by Lütfü Tanbolat. Mehmet Arif Serir showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mustafa Hamit Saye in the 60th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mustafa Hamit Saye in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mehmet Arif Serir saved SOFiNiN KEDiSi from getting behind. After 63 played minutes SOFiNiN KEDiSi got a freekick which was hit by Taha Arıkhan. The audience was convinced that Ahmet Necdet Yunus's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mehmet Arif Serir was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. In the 67th minute, Ahmet Necdet Yunus left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CİCERO fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. CİCERO made a substitution. Yusuf Ziya Yücetekin replaced Turgay Zaim. In the 72nd minute Taner Tuğkan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mehmet Arif Serir saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 78th minute, Taner Tuğkan made a precise shot to the right of Mehmet Arif Serir. SOFiNiN KEDiSi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Mehmet Arif Serir took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ahmet Necdet Yunus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led CİCERO's Serter Haymanalı to fire away a dangerous shot which Mehmet Arif Serir despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Mehmet Arif Serir showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Taner Tuğkan, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Mehmet Arif Serir made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mustafa Hamit Saye in the 95th minute of play. CİCERO's Taner Tuğkan got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the referee ended the match the CİCERO players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.