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Akrep Arena
Spectators: 7385 (Terracing: 5540, Seating: 1698, VIP seats: 147) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lütfullah Ozanalp made the kick off which started today's match. When Ahmet Erdem Tuğkan came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the KEYVANSPOR 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 Ahmet Erdem Tuğkan couldn't finish the play. Mustafa Numan Tanalp took the ball and in the 7 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tahsin Kebir. Tahsin Kebir dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Hürkan Zeval hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. When Vural Onursev fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored KEYVANSPOR's protests and gave Vural Onursev a yellow card for diving instead. In the 15th match minute, KEYVANSPOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vural Onursev to maneuver through the defense. Kutlay Denizalp in the 19thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tahsin Kebir, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, Niğde Akrepgücü SK's Mustafa Numan Tanalp got a free kick in the 28th minute. KEYVANSPOR's Tahsin Kebir played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kartal Tekecan in the 31st minute of play. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Niğde Akrepgücü SK's goalkeeper Yücel Kerimhan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ahmet Erdem Tuğkan in the 34th minute of play forced Niğde Akrepgücü SK's goalkeeper Yücel Kerimhan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yücel Kerimhan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmet Erdem Tuğkan in the 41st minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kutlay Denizalp to strike the kick off in the second half. Lütfullah Ozanalp struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Yücel Kerimhan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for KEYVANSPOR. After having played for 59 minutes, Mustafa Numan Tanalp managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Niğde Akrepgücü SK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mustafa Numan Tanalp was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 65 minutes into the match, KEYVANSPOR's goal looked a bit too open when Mustafa Numan Tanalp came free, but Tahsin Kebir reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 67 played minutes Niğde Akrepgücü SK got a freekick which was hit by Aral Özden. After 74 minutes of play KEYVANSPOR's Vural Onursev was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 75 minutes into the game, Kutlay Denizalp cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Tahsin Kebir was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kaan Samin during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th match minute, KEYVANSPOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaan Samin to maneuver through the defense. In the 81stth minute of the game Mustafa Numan Tanalp who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but KEYVANSPOR's Tahsin Kebir was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 83rd minute, Mustafa Numan Tanalp 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. Tahsin Kebir showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kutlay Denizalp in the 84th minute of the match. When Kutlay Denizalp came up free with the goalie in the 91st minute, the Niğde Akrepgücü 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 Kutlay Denizalp couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kutlay Denizalp in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tahsin Kebir saved KEYVANSPOR from getting behind. KEYVANSPOR's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.