Official Cup

Ismet Pasa
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mbaka Mbolu made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute Engin Akbatu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, - HULKAS -'s Pontus Granlund got a free kick in the 6th minute. Şemsettin Tuyuğ showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Engin Akbatu in the 14th minute of the match. Mbaka Mbolu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ke Qi having to interfere. Mbaka Mbolu might have been able to make a better finish in the 24th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ke Qi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mbaka Mbolu ran back to his position shaking his head. Ke Qi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mbaka Mbolu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Refugio Pagan's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ke Qi firmly grabbed it by the left post. Şemsettin Tuyuğ took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Engin Akbatu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the match, Engin Akbatu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Şemsettin Tuyuğ. KOCAELİSPOR's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Engin Akbatu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Ke Qi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Refugio Pagan in the 34th minute of play. Ke Qi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Refugio Pagan in the 35th minute of play. 36 minutes into the game, Refugio Pagan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ke Qi. Refugio Pagan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After 44 played minutes KOCAELİSPOR got a freekick which was hit by Claudio Delgadillo. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Engin Akbatu in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Şemsettin Tuyuğ saved KOCAELİSPOR from getting behind. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Engin Akbatu to make the kick off. Şemsettin Tuyuğ made an important save on a dangerous shot by Engin Akbatu in the 52nd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Engin Akbatu got free with Şemsettin Tuyuğ in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ke Qi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Refugio Pagan, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 63 minutes into the match, - HULKAS -'s goal looked a bit too open when Mbaka Mbolu came free, but Ke Qi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 64 minutes into the match, KOCAELİSPOR's goalkeeper Şemsettin Tuyuğ had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Engin Akbatu. Şemsettin Tuyuğ made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Engin Akbatu sent off a good shot on target. After 67 played minutes KOCAELİSPOR got a freekick which was hit by Claudio Delgadillo. - HULKAS -'s Naim Nizam was substituted for Recep Tayyip Yürüker. KOCAELİSPOR made a substitution. Davut Erek replaced Claudio Delgadillo. Claudio Delgadillo kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Ye Chuan Chen scored 2-1 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ke Qi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 74 minutes into the match, KOCAELİSPOR's goalkeeper Şemsettin Tuyuğ had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lin Shu. Ke Qi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mbaka Mbolu in the 76th minute of play. KOCAELİSPOR's Ofelio Lagos was substituted for Aykut Nadi. In the 86th minute, Mbaka Mbolu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 87th match minute, KOCAELİSPOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Refugio Pagan to maneuver through the defense. Şemsettin Tuyuğ showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sepo Luts in the 87th minute of the match. Naim Nizam could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ made a huge save. 91 minutes into the match, KOCAELİSPOR's goal looked a bit too open when Sepo Luts came free, but Şemsettin Tuyuğ reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.