Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.
It is ALMOST
time to party, however, let’s keep the champagne on ice for the time
being. It’s not over until it’s over
!!!
Ankaragucu now
sit in 2nd top position and if that remains the same for the last
two matches then we can celebrate our return to the Super League.
Thanks mainly
yesterday to Balikesir for climbing back from 0-1 down against
Umran....spit....iye to snatch a point and denying them the win they were
seeking. So, with only two matches
remaining it is all in Ankaragucu’s hands.
Also, it is still mathematically possible to be promoted as champions,
but that would depend on Rize screwing up.
Yesterday
............
ANKARAGUCU 4
Gazisehir 0
Team – Korcan,
Erdem, Yusuf, Gencer, Ferhat, Kenan, Arif, Mbamba, Parlak, Kehinde and Umut.
Substitutes used
– Szukala, Tonia and Sedat
Maniac Kanka
Harun and I met up in his Sports Shop where I received this top designed by
Tshirtmatik. Also, as you can see in
the photo, my pre-match prediction was spot-on !!!!
We met-up with
the remainder of the kankas in the Stadium – Battle Damaged Kanka Damon, Nurer
Kanka, Kaleci Kanka Tansu, Posh Kanka Ahmet and Vittoria Kanka Miguel.
As you can see
in the first photo, there were empty spaces in the stadium due to partial bans
for some group using naughty language at previous matches ..... tut tut tut
!!! However, Maraton and Kapali were
full. About 200 brave souls in the
away end who stopped singing after Ankaragucu’s first goal and remained silent
from that point on !!!
It was pretty
much honours even up until the 19th minute when Ankaragucu opened
the scoring. A free kick was floated
in from the right and headed in brilliantly by a defender (Ismail) who was
under pressure and no doubt trying to head the ball over the bar.
The goal didn’t
interrupt Gazi’s insistence on attack but the Ankaragucu defence was looking
solid. Special mention here for Gencer
who is developing into a safe central defender and commanding figure.
The 2nd
goal came on the half hour mark and was down to persistence from Mbamba on the
right touchline to win a 50/50 ball.
His measured pass was picked up by Kenan who crossed into the box. Umut dummied the ball to allow the unmarked
Parlak to stroke the ball in for a well constructed goal.
Gazi upped their
pressing forward and had two excellent chances just before the half time whistle. Firstly, a header whizzed just past the
post, but it looked to me that Korcan had it covered anyway. Secondly, on the stroke of half time,
another header just past with this time Korcan beaten.
So, all credit
to Ankaragucu going in 2-0 at half time, but Gazi was still looking dangerous
and I was hoping that the defence would deny them a goal to sniff a point. The 3rd goal was imperative for
Ankaragucu to put the sword in and put the match to bed !
Gazi came out
with all guns blazing in the 2nd half and had two chances to claw
their way back into the match. Firstly,
another header just past, and then Korcan came to the rescue with a parry from
a goal bound shot. The rebound came
back off the post and cleared with sighs of relief all round !
Ankaragucu
received the ‘wake-up call’ and responded positively with the 3rd
goal. Nice work from Parlak down the
left wing and a measured pass to Umut who directed his angled shot from left to
right across the goalkeeper and in !
It was almost 4
a few minutes later when Mbamba sent Kehinde through. He avoided an attempted tackle and drove
his shot in, but it hit the post and out.
I know that
Harun nominated Parlak as his Man of the Match, and to be fair it was a much
improved performance from him after his previous showings. However, I have to nominate Mbamba for his
all round efforts yesterday. He
covered every blade of grass and was an inspiration to his team mates. Umut also had another fine match.
It was left to
our captain, Sedat, who came on with 15 minutes to go to score and put the
cherry on top of the cake ! With 5
minutes remaining he won a tackle inside Gazi’s half and took off chasing the
rebounded ball. The Gazi defence were
caught off guard and so Sedat had the easiest chance by coolly curling the ball
around the goalkeeper and in for number 4.
So, to next
weekend and the matches will all be played on Saturday KO 3.30pm.
Ankaragucu will
be away at 2nd bottom Manisa who are already relegated, so we will
be looking for another professional performance from Ankaragucu to stay in 2nd
top spot.
Umran.....spit.....iye
face leaders Rize at home in what is undoubtedly the Match of the Day, and the
result will obviously have a bearing on Ankaragucu’s situation !
Bolu, 3 points
behind Ankaragucu, face Es-Es away in what is a must win match for Es-Es in
their quest to avoid relegation.
So ................
let’s do it Ankaragucu !!!
All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim
İlhan Parlak iş the MAN of the match.... No say..1 goal and 1 assist 💙💛💙
ReplyDeleteAs I said in the report, Parlak was much improved over his performances of the last few weeks ...... and months. However, his contribution is sporadic, and although his goal and assist were important, it doesn't merit Man of the Match.
ReplyDeleteIt's players like Mbamba and Umut with their non stop effort, running, chasing and tackling back who are the real stars of the team !!!