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Balıkesir Atatürk
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Abdurrezzak Işıker took the kick off in the first half of the match. Erdi Kocakalp stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Suphi Evcimen's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. 6 minutes into the match, Balıkesir 1966's Kahraman Hafızoğlu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Halil Utku Mert narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 7 minutes into the match, Balıkesir 1966's Abdurrezzak Işıker sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Halil Utku Mert narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Bahcekapi booed when Balıkesir 1966 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hafız Yergin didn't get a good kick on the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Bahcekapi's goal looked a bit too open when Abdurrezzak Işıker came free, but Halil Utku Mert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Kerim Titiz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Suphi Evcimen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Kahraman Hafızoğlu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Halil Utku Mert having to interfere. In the 30th match minute, Bahcekapi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arda Baybars Demirman to maneuver through the defense. Halil Utku Mert made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kahraman Hafızoğlu in the 35th minute. Suphi Evcimen blasted a shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Erdi Kocakalp having to make a save. 44 minutes into the game, Batur Tarık was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Balıkesir 1966's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bahcekapi the free kick. After 44 played minutes Balıkesir 1966 got a freekick which was hit by Batur Tarık. After having played for 45 minutes, Suphi Evcimen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bahcekapi's supporters crossed their fingers, but Suphi Evcimen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Suphi Evcimen stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Halil Utku Mert stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kahraman Hafızoğlu's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. Kahraman Hafızoğlu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Halil Utku Mert having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abdurrezzak Işıker in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Halil Utku Mert saved Bahcekapi from getting behind. Acun Kuthan was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 64 minutes into the match. 64 minutes into the game, one of Balıkesir 1966:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The crowd rose to their feet as Bahcekapi's Suphi Evcimen slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Erdi Kocakalp. That made the score 0-2 after 71 minutes of play. When Balıkesir 1966's Kahraman Hafızoğlu in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bahcekapi's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Balıkesir 1966's Abdurrezzak Işıker got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Halil Utku Mert came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by Balıkesir 1966's Kahraman Hafızoğlu. But to his dismay, Kahraman Hafızoğlu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. The Bahcekapi players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.