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Balya
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Xerxes Handel kicked off to start the match. In the 6th minute Xerxes Handel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şener İdris saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Şener İdris took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vecdet Urgun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute Birant Dengizer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hori Malburgo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 17th minute Xerxes Handel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şener İdris saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xerxes Handel in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Şener İdris saved Balya FK from getting behind. Birant Dengizer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Balya FK booed when Üçyol Paşalargücü was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ilgaz Kapkin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xerxes Handel took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Şener İdris. Şener İdris dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Şener İdris made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xerxes Handel in the 33rd minute of play. Üçyol Paşalargücü's Hori Malburgo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Birant Dengizer in the 35th minute of play. In the 39th minute Xerxes Handel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şener İdris saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 42 minutes into the match, Balya FK's goal looked a bit too open when Ilgaz Kapkin came free, but Şener İdris reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Şener İdris made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vecdet Urgun in the 44th minute of play. In the 48th minute Vecdet Urgun shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şener İdris saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Birant Dengizer to strike the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Balya FK's Şener İdris got control of the ball when Vecdet Urgun tried to sneak it across the goal line. Şener İdris stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vecdet Urgun's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. After 64 minutes Balya FK's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Birdal Karan who took care of the corner kick. A collision led to Balya FK getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Mehmet Çağrı Erencan hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Balya FK's Mehmet Çağrı Erencan got a free kick in the 68th minute. In the 70th minute of the match Yusuf Orkun sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Şener İdris skillfully saved the ball. In the 73rd match minute, Üçyol Paşalargücü was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gökhan Okbudun to maneuver through the defense. In the 74th minute, Gökhan Okbudun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Birant Dengizer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Yusuf Orkun charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Yusuf Orkun the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 77th match minute, Üçyol Paşalargücü was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yusuf Orkun to maneuver through the defense. If Xerxes Handel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 86 played minutes Balya FK got a freekick which was hit by Hasan Can Oncubay. 87 minutes into the game, Xerxes Handel recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Şener İdris. Xerxes Handel showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. After a rather tough play, Balya FK's Müfit Şahbaz got a free kick in the 89th minute. Üçyol Paşalargücü's Ilgaz Kapkin got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Balya FK's Şener İdris got control of the ball when Xerxes Handel tried to sneak it across the goal line. The Üçyol Paşalargücü players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.