Official Cup

Topaltı Arena
Spectators: 523 (Terracing: 393, Seating: 120, VIP seats: 10) Franco Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Franz Corral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franco Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sepo Luts in the 6th minute of play. Namık Tümer made in the 8th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Recep Tayyip Yürüker immediately put the ball in play. Franco Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sepo Luts in the 9th minute of the match. Franco Armani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Engin Akbatu in the 14th minute of play. Sepo Luts took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Franco Armani. Franco Armani dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. When the match had gone on for 19 minutes, Gürsel Aksel took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Ke Qi to make any attempt to save it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Recep Tayyip Yürüker in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Franco Armani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Basmane Texas's Franco Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Engin Akbatu in the 31st minute of play. Franco Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Engin Akbatu in the 38th minute of the match. In the 40th minute Engin Akbatu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franco Armani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Franco Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Engin Akbatu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the match, Recep Tayyip Yürüker notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Basmane Texas's Franco Armani. Franco Armani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, - HULKAS -'s Namık Tümer got a free kick in the 46th minute. The Basmane Texas players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. - HULKAS - were winning 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Engin Akbatu to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gürsel Aksel in the 53rd minute of play forced - HULKAS -'s goalkeeper Ke Qi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Basmane Texas's Franco Armani got control of the ball when Recep Tayyip Yürüker tried to sneak it across the goal line. Franco Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sepo Luts, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franco Armani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Recep Tayyip Yürüker in the 58th minute of the match. A collision led to - HULKAS - getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Sepo Luts hit a great ball. 62 minutes into the match, - HULKAS -'s goal looked a bit too open when Gürsel Aksel came free, but Ke Qi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ke Qi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gürsel Aksel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 67 minutes into the match, Gürsel Aksel notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of - HULKAS -'s Ke Qi. Ke Qi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. - HULKAS -'s Florin Răducioiu was substituted for Engin Akbatu. - HULKAS - made a substitution. Naim Nizam replaced Sepo Luts. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by Basmane Texas's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Lin Shu was slow to take the kick. During this time - HULKAS -'s players had a chance to rest. After a rather tough play, - HULKAS -'s Namık Tümer got a free kick in the 79th minute. After a rather tough play, Basmane Texas's Nelson Rufino got a free kick in the 81st minute. Florin Răducioiu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Franco Armani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ke Qi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Serkan Kocaman, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 90th match minute, - HULKAS - was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Franz Corral to maneuver through the defense. When - HULKAS -'s Florin Răducioiu in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Basmane Texas's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Basmane Texas getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Nelson Rufino hit a great ball. Neither Basmane Texas or - HULKAS - succeeded in finding a winner during the second half. That meant the players faced another 30 minutes of extra-time.

All the players looked a little tired when it was time for the first half of the overtime. It was Basmane Texas's Ignatios Ksiromeritis that got to make the kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as Serkan Kocaman kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ke Qi. That made the score 3-2 in the 100 minute of play. Basmane Texas were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of - HULKAS - for a fine match.