Official Cup

The Hell of Urfa
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Palestine's Süruri Cihansah started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Tan Hıfzullah struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Jon Calatayud didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hub Yap Para kap. After having played for 4 minutes, Roman Rothenberger managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palestine's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roman Rothenberger was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 6 played minutes Hub Yap Para kap got a freekick which was hit by Bedirhan Birge. 7 minutes into the match, Hub Yap Para kap's goalkeeper Habib Akoğlu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bektaş Sertuğ. Habib Akoğlu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Serdar Ergünay showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 13 minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Palestine's goal looked a bit too open when Tan Hıfzullah came free, but Jon Calatayud reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 30 in the game by Serdar Ergünay from a close distance when the talented Habib Akoğlu managed to make a qualified save. Hub Yap Para kap's players were relieved. In the 35th match minute, Palestine was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Serdar Ergünay to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Palestine booed when Hub Yap Para kap was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sabahattin Birdal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jon Calatayud showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tan Hıfzullah, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. In the 43rd match minute, Palestine was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bektaş Sertuğ to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the match, Palestine's goal looked a bit too open when Tan Hıfzullah came free, but Jon Calatayud reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 Tan Hıfzullah to make the kick off. Palestine's Fuat Akbatur was substituted for Serdar Ergünay. Palestine's Süreyya Adıbelli was substituted for Süruri Cihansah. Palestine's Josué Baltra was substituted for Keramettin Tarancı. In the 59th match minute, Palestine was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nihat Tura to maneuver through the defense. Fuat Akbatur blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Habib Akoğlu having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Palestine's Bektaş Sertuğ got a free kick in the 66th minute. Jon Calatayud made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sabahattin Birdal in the 68th minute of play. Bilgin Yalın kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Süreyya Adıbelli's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Habib Akoğlu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Hub Yap Para kap's Utkan Çokman got a free kick in the 74th minute. When the match clock showed 75 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Josué Baltra sped through Hub Yap Para kap's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Habib Akoğlu. Habib Akoğlu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Josué Baltra in the 83rd minute of the match. Nihat Tura made in the 85th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Fuat Akbatur. Habib Akoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fuat Akbatur, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. 91 minutes into the game, Josué Baltra cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Habib Akoğlu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nihat Tura took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 96th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Habib Akoğlu. Hub Yap Para kap's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. There was no doubt that Palestine were the better team. Palestine's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.