League

İstanbul Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Bahadır Uyun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gazanfer Özcan Kelim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gazanfer Özcan Kelim in the 10th minute of play forced İstanbul United's goalkeeper Bahadır Uyun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 14 minutes, Gazanfer Özcan Kelim managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Van's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gazanfer Özcan Kelim was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Tarkan Özdoa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tarkan Özdoa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kutalp Öztanır having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Van's Özal Ulualp got a free kick in the 24th minute. Gazanfer Özcan Kelim received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Bahadır Uyun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bahadır Uyun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orhan Veli Iğdırlı, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bahadır Uyun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gazanfer Özcan Kelim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Orhan Veli Iğdırlı sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bahadır Uyun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gazanfer Özcan Kelim in the 39th minute of play. Bahadır Uyun showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gazanfer Özcan Kelim, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. If Orhan Veli Iğdırlı had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tarkan Özdoa made a kick off. When Mehdi Nasreddin fell near the penalty area in the 51st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Van's protests and gave Mehdi Nasreddin a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of İstanbul United booed when Van was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mehdi Nasreddin didn't get a good kick on the ball. It was beautiful to see İstanbul United's Ali Nejat Belge in action when he in the 53rd minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! In the 58th minute, Tarkan Özdoa 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. Van's Gazanfer Özcan Kelim was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 60th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Asım Geçimoğlu charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Asım Geçimoğlu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 66 played minutes Van got a freekick which was hit by Asım Geçimoğlu. İstanbul United's Bahadır Uyun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orhan Veli Iğdırlı in the 70th minute of play. Bahadır Uyun didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 70th minute, which inside left pole to 0-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gazanfer Özcan Kelim in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bahadır Uyun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Atay Balabey kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. When the match was over Van could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than İstanbul United throughout the match.