League

Yalın Arena
Spectators: 7274 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 144) Özcan Üstünbay started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute, YALIN SPOR's Seyfullah Bekdemir ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sergen Özkurt. Sergen Özkurt yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After having played for 6 minutes, Jaanek Van Der Heijden managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. YALIN SPOR's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jaanek Van Der Heijden 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, Okmeydani's Sergen Özkurt got control of the ball when Jaanek Van Der Heijden tried to sneak it across the goal line. 11 minutes into the game, Jaanek Van Der Heijden recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sergen Özkurt. Jaanek Van Der Heijden showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. After taking down the ball on YALIN SPOR's corner Serginho de Medeiros fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Sergen Özkurt quite easily take care of the ball. When the match clock showed 24 minutes, the score became 3-0 when Jaanek Van Der Heijden sped through Okmeydani's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Sergen Özkurt. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaanek Van Der Heijden in the 27th minute of play forced Okmeydani's goalkeeper Sergen Özkurt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jaanek Van Der Heijden received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Sergen Özkurt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 32 minutes, Jaanek Van Der Heijden managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. YALIN SPOR's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jaanek Van Der Heijden was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sergen Özkurt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaanek Van Der Heijden in the 40th minute of the match. Jaanek Van Der Heijden fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sergen Özkurt having to interfere. Jaanek Van Der Heijden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sergen Özkurt having to make a save. Sergen Özkurt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jaanek Van Der Heijden, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jaanek Van Der Heijden to make the kick off. YALIN SPOR's Jaanek Van Der Heijden got a good chance for a goal in the 51st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 53 minutes into the match, Okmeydani's goal looked a bit too open when Jimmy Abertonnen came free, but Sergen Özkurt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Seyfullah Bekdemir sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jaanek Van Der Heijden took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sergen Özkurt. Sergen Özkurt dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Okmeydani's Sergen Özkurt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaanek Van Der Heijden in the 65th minute of play. Jaanek Van Der Heijden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sergen Özkurt having to make a save. 71 minutes into the match, Okmeydani's goal looked a bit too open when Jaanek Van Der Heijden came free, but Sergen Özkurt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Okmeydani defense, Jaanek Van Der Heijden kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sergen Özkurt. The Okmeydani fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sergen Özkurt should have stopped the shot. In the 75th match minute, YALIN SPOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jimmy Abertonnen to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Jaanek Van Der Heijden managed to get in a good position for a shot. YALIN SPOR's supporters rose to their feet, but Jaanek Van Der Heijden was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sergen Özkurt breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Serginho de Medeiros recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When YALIN SPOR's Jaanek Van Der Heijden in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Okmeydani's goalie prevented a goal. 86 minutes into the match, Okmeydani's goal looked a bit too open when Jaanek Van Der Heijden came free, but Sergen Özkurt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 87 minutes Okmeydani's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Jimmy Abertonnen who took care of the corner kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Seyfullah Bekdemir in the 88th minute of play forced Okmeydani's goalkeeper Sergen Özkurt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jaanek Van Der Heijden blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sergen Özkurt having to make a save. There was no doubt that YALIN SPOR were the better team. YALIN SPOR's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.