Official Cup

CITY OF 1STANBUL
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Albirex Niigata FC's Ali Choy 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. Afşar Ruzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 16th minute, Mert Kerdiğe reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Dale Lim. The goal made the score 3-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mert Kerdiğe in the 19th minute of play forced Albirex Niigata FC's goalkeeper Dale Lim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Albirex Niigata FC's Dale Lim got control of the ball when Vural Sağlamer tried to sneak it across the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Vural Sağlamer slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Dale Lim. That made the score 4-0 after 25 minutes of play. Dale Lim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mert Kerdiğe in the 28th minute of play. In the 29th minute, Vural Sağlamer ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dale Lim was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. Dale Lim was out of position in the 34 minute of play, and Vural Sağlamer capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Vural Sağlamer really showed his touch with that goal: 6-0. Azli Seah hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. In the 47th minute, Vural Sağlamer 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. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 7-0.

The wind increased when Mert Kerdiğe made the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB got a freekick which was hit by Enis Behiç Nedim. After having played for 58 minutes, Vural Sağlamer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vural Sağlamer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the match clock showed 67 minutes, the score became 9-0 when Vural Sağlamer sped through Albirex Niigata FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dale Lim. When 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Vural Sağlamer in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Albirex Niigata FC's goalie prevented a goal. Khairil Lum got a throw-in 79 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Clive Politiek. Dale Lim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mert Kerdiğe in the 81st minute of play. 83 minutes into the game, Vural Sağlamer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 11-0. Dale Lim was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After having played for 85 minutes, Vural Sağlamer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vural Sağlamer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vural Sağlamer might have been able to make a better finish in the 90th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dale Lim. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vural Sağlamer ran back to his position shaking his head. Dale Lim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mert Kerdiğe in the 94th minute of the match. Dale Lim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mert Kerdiğe, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. When the referee ended the match the 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.