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SAYGILI ARENA
Spectators: 7645 (Terracing: 5735, Seating: 1758, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Marián Líška made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute Marián Líška shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Serkan Sarper saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Sarper Tuğra fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arhavi F.C.'s protests and gave Sarper Tuğra a yellow card for diving instead. After 5 played minutes Arhavi F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Sarper Tuğra. In the 8th minute Marián Líška shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Serkan Sarper saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Demiralp Bostancı in the 10th minute of play forced YsR FC's goalkeeper Baturhan Ilgaz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the game, Şemsettin Şahap threw the ball into play from the sideline. YsR FC's Cyprian Mudry quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Arhavi F.C.'s Serkan Sarper played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marián Líška in the 18th minute of play. Kevin Sauvage's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Serkan Sarper read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. Serkan Sarper showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marián Líška, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Baturhan Ilgaz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enver Oğuztan in the 28th minute of the match. Marián Líška received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Serkan Sarper came out and tried to block the shot, but Marián Líška slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 30th minute. Atilla Sanbay struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Baturhan Ilgaz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arhavi F.C.. In the 36th minute, Enver Oğuztan made a precise shot to the right of Baturhan Ilgaz. YsR FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 38th minute Demiralp Bostancı shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baturhan Ilgaz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39th minute Enver Oğuztan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Baturhan Ilgaz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Demiralp Bostancı in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baturhan Ilgaz saved YsR FC from getting behind. YsR FC's Baturhan Ilgaz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enver Oğuztan in the 42nd minute of play. Eray Bahadır's late challenge caught a YsR FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eray Bahadır helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 47th minute of the game. One of Arhavi F.C.:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of YsR FC:s goal. Arhavi F.C.:s Serkan Sarper showed great skill when he stopped Bedir Enfal:s penalty. After a long run with the ball, Bedir Enfal did a trick in the 50th minute in front of Arhavi F.C.'s goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 2-1. An impressive performance by YsR FC's Bedir Enfal! The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Olgun Sav to make the kick off. Baturhan Ilgaz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Avni Berksoy in the 59th minute of play. After 60 played minutes YsR FC got a freekick which was hit by Cyprian Mudry. After 63 played minutes Arhavi F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Eray Bahadır. Baturhan Ilgaz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olgun Sav, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Sarper Tuğra was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 71 minutes had been played. The supporters of YsR FC booed when Arhavi F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sarper Tuğra didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 72 minutes, Marián Líška managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. YsR FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marián Líška was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, YsR FC's Baturhan Ilgaz got control of the ball when Enver Oğuztan tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 78th minute, Marián Líška ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Serkan Sarper was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. Baturhan Ilgaz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olgun Sav, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baturhan Ilgaz made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Demiralp Bostancı sent off a good shot on target. Baturhan Ilgaz made a fantastic save in the 99th minute, when Demiralp Bostancı sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, YsR FC's Baturhan Ilgaz got control of the ball when Demiralp Bostancı tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arhavi F.C.'s players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.