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Süleymaniye Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Utkan Ülker charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Utkan Ülker the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Süleymaniye SK's Utkan Ülker got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Mümtaz Berin hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers İrfan Korkut in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ecevit Fidan saved Süleymaniye SK from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Esentepe SK's Kemalettin Başdemir got a free kick in the 9th minute. 10 minutes into the game, Bilgehan Bilginer recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Nurkan Binışık. Bilgehan Bilginer showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Alaaddin Malgır kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Mümtaz Berin was shown his second yellow card after 15 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Süleymaniye SK fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 15th minute. Penalty! Ecevit Fidan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rıfkı Yasık in the 20th minute of the match. Ecevit Fidan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Süruri Sanih in the 21st minute of the match. In the 22ndth minute of the game Süruri Sanih who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Süleymaniye SK's Ecevit Fidan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 27 minutes into the match, Süleymaniye SK's goal looked a bit too open when İrfan Korkut came free, but Ecevit Fidan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ecevit Fidan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Süruri Sanih, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute Bilgehan Bilginer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nurkan Binışık saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Süruri Sanih made a kick off. When Bilgehan Bilginer came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Süleymaniye SK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bilgehan Bilginer couldn't finish the play. Bilgehan Bilginer struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Nurkan Binışık didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Süleymaniye SK. Ecevit Fidan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Süruri Sanih, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 59 in the game by Süruri Sanih from a close distance when the talented Ecevit Fidan managed to make a qualified save. Süleymaniye SK's players were relieved. In the 61st minute, Esentepe SK's İrfan Korkut dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Ecevit Fidan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Süruri Sanih, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Esentepe SK's Süruri Sanih slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ecevit Fidan. That made the score 1-2 after 70 minutes of play. İrfan Korkut sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Süleymaniye SK booed when Esentepe SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arslan Uzgoren didn't get a good kick on the ball. Süleymaniye SK's Cem Bilgetürk got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Esentepe SK's zone, Bilgehan Bilginer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nurkan Binışık came out of the goal and Bilgehan Bilginer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Esentepe SK's İrfan Korkut got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arslan Uzgoren hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Esentepe SK had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.