tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195719822024-03-18T12:19:07.032+03:00The round ball in AnkaraThe Round Ball in Ankara! Dedicated to football lovers in Ankara (Except for those who follow Osmanlispor)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-54983515797271894962024-03-17T12:10:00.000+03:002024-03-17T12:10:15.869+03:00ANKARAGUCU – NOT FOR FOLDING !!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPF_uq3iRXjsZvrzjCqLsQxL5WSh8lINoVUmtfFYarBoLQYM4fmtoOfpdWF9zaZSavyN4R-B7618x1SOr2QpcHHEwLkDYnodVm2XyVQy3_4mYdV3oyvijGUfmP0elQa1S0bREjt7WfGPioWlQKoBasc9dUK8nyMrCN0IQoIo-PYpMNOykqWzq0/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPF_uq3iRXjsZvrzjCqLsQxL5WSh8lINoVUmtfFYarBoLQYM4fmtoOfpdWF9zaZSavyN4R-B7618x1SOr2QpcHHEwLkDYnodVm2XyVQy3_4mYdV3oyvijGUfmP0elQa1S0bREjt7WfGPioWlQKoBasc9dUK8nyMrCN0IQoIo-PYpMNOykqWzq0/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In one of
Ankaragucu’s best performances of the season last night they made a statement
of intent to the teams in the bottom half of the league that they are ready and
willing to fight off the threat of relegation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">True enough,
they are not out of the woods yet, but they can surely be encouraged that they
took the scalp of a strong Basaksehir team who are still in the hunt for
qualifying for a European Competition next season.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">With 8 matches left
it is still all to play for, and the hope is that Ankaragucu can deliver
consistent performances similar to last night’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The fight is
still very much .........on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basaksehir<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Bahadir,
Kitsiou, Atakan, Mujakic, Alper, Tolga, Pedrinho, Bassogog, Morutan, Tasos and
Ali Sowe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Ali Kaan, Arda, Kazimcan, Renaldo and Macheda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The first half
was fairly even with the match swinging from end to end, but with only 2 clear cut
chances.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ali Sowe almost
scored when he hit the post with a header with the goalkeeper beaten.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">At the other
end, Bahadir made a great save from a shot just outside the box which was
heading in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">7 minutes into
the 2<sup>nd</sup> and Tasos should have done better when well placed, but he
sent his shot well over the bar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However, 4
minutes later and the breakthrough arrived when Ali Sowe was brought down in
the box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No argument
.........penalty<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Captain Tolga stepped up to the mark
and sent a fierce shot inside the left post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A perfect penalty<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Basak searched
for the equaliser, but Bahadir was equal to the efforts which came his way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Then came The
Goal of the Match.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A long clearance
was made to Ali Sowe who avoided 3 attempted tackles as he surged into the box
before sending his shot inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Game over<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not quite.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Renaldo was put
through on the left but the goalkeeper narrowed the angle of his shot to
prevent the 3<sup>rd</sup> goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes to go
and Basak pulled a goal back which resulted in a comedy of errors and a slice
of luck<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A cross was sent in from the right to the
back post which wasn’t dealt with by Bahadir and the defence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the ball bobbing around, Bahadir in
the sitting position, Figueiredo was allowed to prod the ball over the line for
a soft and sloppy goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu
quelled Basak’s search for the equaliser and calmly ran the clock down<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There is now a 2
weeks break in league action for International matches next weekend and a
General Election in Turkey the following weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu will
be in action again on 2<sup>nd</sup> or 3<sup>rd</sup> of April when they
travel to play Antalyaspor who are sitting in the top half of the league and no
doubt still looking to move further up the league to qualify for European
football next season.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-52724100531669976622024-03-16T10:28:00.001+03:002024-03-16T10:28:48.349+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI MAINTAIN MOMENTUM IN PLAY-OFF RACE !<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qoXN2zMNVTswj8QS7UNr08bWfCnLphQCd1cfFmfRWeRtCMTnTYBsr8yIKbS5Yzp_o7ZNtZktOEbLtC0GzOl1DlehMvdvV1ps4VKYuJlVrE2PgCSbV8-wxkDyCmlv3P8EONersmlvqEIaoMvR7ejDCH-2UoOIfP4Kb_Er00t9PPQU9pT0sfHY/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qoXN2zMNVTswj8QS7UNr08bWfCnLphQCd1cfFmfRWeRtCMTnTYBsr8yIKbS5Yzp_o7ZNtZktOEbLtC0GzOl1DlehMvdvV1ps4VKYuJlVrE2PgCSbV8-wxkDyCmlv3P8EONersmlvqEIaoMvR7ejDCH-2UoOIfP4Kb_Er00t9PPQU9pT0sfHY/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As the season
enters the final furlong with only 7 matches left to play, Gencler recorded
their 3<sup>rd</sup> back-to-back win of the season last night to keep their
play-off hopes on track.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Despite Kocaeli
having the lion’s share of play, Gencler has a striker. Melih Bostan, who has
gradually developed into a skilful predatory front-man over the past month or
so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the event that Gencler don’t
make it back into the Super League, I have no doubt that he will be poached by
a Super League club next season.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This Gencler
team seem to be gelling together at the right time and they have a strong bench
to see them through the run-in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kocaelispor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertugrul,
Ozuzhan, Nzaba, Babacan, Yasin, Elias Durmaz, Amilton, Akabueze, James Siliki,
Ensar and Melih Bostan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Yigit, Ozgur, Gaetan and Oltan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler was back
in the Eryaman Stadium after playing a few recent matches at The Aktepe
Stadium, but I have to say that the surface still looks poor, especially around
the goalmouth area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was a fast
and furious 1<sup>st</sup> half with both teams intent on attack, but Gencler was
well worth their half time lead with 2 clinical finishes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The first came
after only 4 minutes when a cross came into the 6 yard box from the right and
Melih ghosted in between 3 defenders to prod the ball in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Kocaeli
threatened Ertugrul only once when a goal bound header in the centre was saved
at the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The 2<sup>nd</sup>
goal arrived in time added on in the 1<sup>st</sup> half from a sweeping move
down the right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ball was played
inside to James, but before he could take his shot, Melih nipped in ahead of
him to shoot inside the left post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
true predator<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Unsurprisingly,
the pace of the match noticeably slowed in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half with
Ertugrul coping easily with only 2 goal bound efforts from Kocaeli.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There is now a 2
weeks break in league action for International matches next weekend and the
General Election in Turkey the following weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler will be
in action again on Tuesday 2 April when they travel to play mid-table Bolu who
also have play-off aspirations<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-64306089613403198152024-03-11T12:21:00.001+03:002024-03-11T12:21:25.081+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI – BACK IN THE FRAME !<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvZc3SyIkfVpPRjtmHPEPS4p5qV6QystrqsHcUXN7YOHwIj1_8OBDJ4eTYrLwsSWiruAYIuvJAb7wXzoqP-beHVTIs3c15QCULdH7QZPR5T0TFI8Ojmj0RROCNNxs7k1OBgU06JAX8gd4x4BM60jY949RN5HeUfPx_zBJEIRXxAIp5RWnsLuf/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvZc3SyIkfVpPRjtmHPEPS4p5qV6QystrqsHcUXN7YOHwIj1_8OBDJ4eTYrLwsSWiruAYIuvJAb7wXzoqP-beHVTIs3c15QCULdH7QZPR5T0TFI8Ojmj0RROCNNxs7k1OBgU06JAX8gd4x4BM60jY949RN5HeUfPx_zBJEIRXxAIp5RWnsLuf/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler finally
recorded their first win in 8 attempts yesterday, and after such a vital
victory are back in the race to join the play-off hopefuls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Still a long way to go, but it’s a step in
the right direction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Altay<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertugrul,
Oguzhan, Arda, Babacan, Nzaba, Amilton, Ensar, R. B. Cagiran, James Siliki,
Bostan and Gaetan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Halit, Jimmy Durmaz, Baran, M. Cagiran and Akabueze<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The first real
action of the match occurred in the 20<sup>th</sup> minute when Gencler opened
the scoring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A slack tackle by an Altay
player allowed Bostan to collect the ball and with a deft back-heel overhead
flick he deceived a defender, drove into the box and sent a well placed shot
inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes later
and it was almost two when a James corner was only parried by the goalkeeper,
but cleared by a defender.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Altay only managed
one shot which was a long range effort which hit the post and cleared.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Almost on the
half time whistle and Bostan was needlessly brought down almost on the goal
line to the left of the post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Penalty, said the referee, and despite pleas from the Altay players, he
refused to check VAR.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ensar sent his well taken penalty inside the
left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All credit to
Gencler to restrict Altay to only one serious attempt on goal and Gencler good
value for taking their chances.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I was unable to
watch the 2<sup>nd</sup> half, but 2 goals by R. B. Cagiran shortly after the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half resumed was enough to claim 3 valuable points.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So, as I said,
Gencler is now back in contention for a play-off place, and if they can
reproduce the form they displayed yesterday, will have to be taken seriously.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Next up for
Gencler is a home match against 3rd top Kocaelispor next Friday night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kocaeli is in the chase to catch Goztepe in
2<sup>nd</sup> place, so a close encounter is anticipated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-75398024487673719072024-03-11T10:45:00.000+03:002024-03-11T10:45:00.987+03:00ANKARAGUCU – RELEGATION THREAT NOW A REALITY !!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMObQWmMzncK_twtJUyw_UH_aIqD9UINf4AZyp54CjMDWcVP3AfQylrcGS-o1wlB_Iv-VXJYgmcL9WWzYXxHKRgVrppUDjrWpE3nHU50ck_Uko0og9EifsdmqDH1YHJITrX4lmdwVTonOmhvZZQC_8WXZSW9h-UVjG-QcO5NMxCl1DgUju7I6/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMObQWmMzncK_twtJUyw_UH_aIqD9UINf4AZyp54CjMDWcVP3AfQylrcGS-o1wlB_Iv-VXJYgmcL9WWzYXxHKRgVrppUDjrWpE3nHU50ck_Uko0og9EifsdmqDH1YHJITrX4lmdwVTonOmhvZZQC_8WXZSW9h-UVjG-QcO5NMxCl1DgUju7I6/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu
disappointed in Samsun last night when they failed the ‘acid test’ and
therefore find themselves deep in the relegation struggle, and on last night’s
performance there is little scope for optimism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, having said that, there are 9
matches left for Ankaragucu to conjure up an escape plan<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">They failed to ‘put
a glove’ on Samsun in the entire match, which the players knew they needed to
win to claw their way back to mid-table safety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All credit to
Samsun who looked the likelier of the two teams to take all 3 points, and that
they left it so late in the match was the surprising thing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Samsunspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Bahadir,
Mujakic, Mert, Radakovic, Kitsiou, Pedrinho, Tolga, Tasos, Riccardo, Bassogog
and Macheda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Ali Kaan, Kazimcan, Morutan, Renaldo and Bajic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Samsun almost
opened the scoring after 10 minutes when the Ankaragucu defence was caught out
and the Samsun attacker should have punished them but dragged his shot wide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However, one
minute later the goal did come and it must go into the ‘lucky’ category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A cross came in from the right and it fell
kindly for Holse just outside the box in the centre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He sent in a powerful shot which Bahadir
looked to have covered, but the ball took a cruel deflection off an Ankaragucu
defender and the ball sailed into the top right.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3 minutes later
and Ankaragucu were level after another defected gifted a goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A free kick on the left was sent into a
crowded box and an attempted headed clearance by a Samsun defender hit the unsuspecting
Ozturk on the head to wrong-foot the goalkeeper and sneak in for a lucky goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was all
Samsun from that point till the half time whistle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They missed 3 genuine chances with
efforts going over the bar and just past the post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Going in all
square at half time was surely a bonus !!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Into the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half and Samsun continued where they left off searching for the winner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5 minutes in and Ankaragucu had the post to
thank when a shot hit the post on the inside and the ball looked to be heading
over the line, but thankfully a defender was within reach to hack the ball away
to safety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes later
and another Samsun effort went whizzing past the post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes to go
to the final whistle and at this stage I would happily have settled for one
point<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However, Samsun
finally made the break-through which I suppose came as no surprise<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Samsun made a fast break on the left, the cross came in, the shot was
made and Bahadir could only parry it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But .........straight to Ntcham who fired into the top centre.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There can be no
complaints about the result which was a fair reflection of play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, all eyes turn to next Saturday when
Ankaragucu will be at home against Basaksehir who are sitting comfortably in 6<sup>th</sup>
position in the league.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No need to mention how crucial this match
is<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-22800190932503592072024-03-05T10:33:00.001+03:002024-03-05T10:33:43.750+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI – PROMOTION HOPES STALLED !<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIsyH5LAOgTEINgFwpo0X4ejMTFhhjr_Rtw7hg_S_Wop_yV9sHNxcoE1Vg8wCYpQrC_ajV7Oe_Kay_jQDbzY9Z3NIQiEgxrfqhNyVXZZ0o7bxbrwD94zNgTGakh-NHBndUYcdUOTGgtiEeCmYz_BVMBmtf4eDvsFpIhE84VFE4hGm_NccrcU5g/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIsyH5LAOgTEINgFwpo0X4ejMTFhhjr_Rtw7hg_S_Wop_yV9sHNxcoE1Vg8wCYpQrC_ajV7Oe_Kay_jQDbzY9Z3NIQiEgxrfqhNyVXZZ0o7bxbrwD94zNgTGakh-NHBndUYcdUOTGgtiEeCmYz_BVMBmtf4eDvsFpIhE84VFE4hGm_NccrcU5g/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler lost a
golden opportunity yesterday to move into a more challenging position when they
could only draw with relegation threatened Sanliurfa (their 10<sup>th</sup>
draw this season<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, they remain stuck in 9<sup>th</sup>
position and are sorely in need of a win to reignite their challenge of
securing a play-off position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sanliurfa<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertugrul,
Nzaba, Babacan, Yigit, Ozgur, James Siliki, Ensar, R. B. Cagiran, Gaetan,
Bostan and Amilton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Otan, Akabueze, Kayoteand Elias Durmaz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I missed the
first 30 minutes of the match so can’t comment on the opening goal scored by
Fernando after 10 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The match was
played at The Aktepe Stadium (home of Keciorengucu) again and probably due to
the playing surface problem at The Eryaman Stadium, but I am unsure if this is
a temporary arrangement or permanent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Any thoughts on this from our Gencler readers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler found
the equaliser on the half hour mark which had some good fortune attached to
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A free kick on the left was lofted
to the back post and headed into the centre for R . B. Cagiran.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He sent his shot to the centre which the
goalkeeper appeared to have covered, but the ball took a cruel deflection off a
defender and ended up in the top right<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The tempo of the
match slowed in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half and with 10 minutes to go it looked
like both sets of players were happy with a point each, but it is more than
likely that 1 point will suit Urfa in their relegation struggle rather than
Gencler with an eye on the play-offs<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler did have
a good chance to find the winning goal almost on the full time whistle, but a
goalmouth scramble was eventually cleared by the Urfa defence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">On this showing,
Urfa has much work to do in their remaining fixtures if the are to avoid
relegation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no doubting Gencler’s
endeavours over the past few weeks, and yesterday, but they are gradually
losing touch with the play-off pack in the top half of the league.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler has yet
another opportunity to get the show back on the road next Sunday 10 March when
they travel to 2<sup>nd</sup> bottom Altay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bottom club Giresun have been cut
adrift, but Altay can still rescue their season, so it will be another close
encounter with both teams desperate for all 3 points<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-55929665826370716712024-03-02T17:28:00.001+03:002024-03-02T17:28:56.960+03:00ANKARAGUCU – MOST DEFINATELY ......’A BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE’ !!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK37NSWpIHz8TrGxflInxg1sG20jeQwmmhyphenhyphenJPOlvlnu_X8mRR6qGcTx5sDQ2N_mCgaIX2bRtDWr9VYg_rWNAcVQAkJZN8ZIeqLXt8Wb1BsfI2MJQF81yhyphenhyphenNBIpR55DWoOvEVR008cgZEwcFIrhAy34Ty0MqLbtIgLb3so3DCIKgBPpeBoZ4VVM/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK37NSWpIHz8TrGxflInxg1sG20jeQwmmhyphenhyphenJPOlvlnu_X8mRR6qGcTx5sDQ2N_mCgaIX2bRtDWr9VYg_rWNAcVQAkJZN8ZIeqLXt8Wb1BsfI2MJQF81yhyphenhyphenNBIpR55DWoOvEVR008cgZEwcFIrhAy34Ty0MqLbtIgLb3so3DCIKgBPpeBoZ4VVM/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">After their Dr
Jekyll performance last week against Fenerbahce, Ankaragucu returned to play
the part of Mr Hyde today against the bottom club in the league.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Poor finishing
by Ankaragucu, horror defending to concede a goal, some resolute defending by
Istanbulspor in the 1<sup>st</sup> half, not to mention the RED card for Ertac,
and Ankaragucu faced a mountain to claw themselves back into the match in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu
hardly put a glove on Istanbulspor in the 1<sup>st</sup> half and could easily
have considered themselves fortunate to go in only 1-0 down.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">That Ankaragucu
was able to equalise in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half is to be congratulated, but it
would have been a travesty if Istanbulspor had lost all 3 points after their
ability to contain Ankaragucu, and also their own poor finishing in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half should be borne in mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Istanbulspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertac,
Kitsiou, Mert, Mujakic, Kazimcan, Tolga, Ali Kaan, Bassogog, Pedrinho, Tasos
and Ali Sowe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes – Bahadir,
Atakan, Alexis, Rodrigues and Macheda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The match was
only 15 minutes old when poor defending almost cost Ankaragucu to concede the
opener.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, Ertac was well
positioned to save a close range header,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">5 minutes before
half time and Ertac was called into action again when he was forced to run out
of the penalty area to intercept the ball before an attacker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately he took him out bodily and the
both crashed to the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The referee
immediately produced the RED card for Ertac, and both teams medical staff were called
on to attend to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The result
being that both players were stretchered off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pedrinho was sacrificed as Bahadir
replaced Ertac.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Approaching the
half time whistle at 45 plus 7 and another shambles in the Ankaragucu defence
when they needlessly gave the ball away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Florin latched onto the ball just outside the box and sent a screamer
high inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sighs of relief
all round when Ankaragucu grabbed the equaliser 7 minutes into the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An astute pass by Tolga in his
own half of the field<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to Bassogog on the
left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He took off, and just inside
the box sent his shot inside the right post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Would the
gallant 10 men have an historic fight back to secure all 3 points<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hmmmmm, NO, but .......almost<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Bassogog almost
found the 2<sup>nd</sup> goal 5 minutes later when a defender sent his attempted
clearance straight to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately, he couldn’t control the ball and the goalkeeper was able
to smother the ball.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes from
the end and Atakan had a goal bound header well saved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This result
leaves Ankaragucu looking over their shoulder as the 7 clubs below them take
closer order with the ultimate aim of sucking Ankaragucu into the danger zone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Therefore, next
Sunday’s match in Samsun falls into the crucial category if Ankaragucu is to
avoid the relegation dog-fight towards the end of the season<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-18577988236054994912024-02-28T11:00:00.001+03:002024-02-28T11:00:54.472+03:00ANKARAGUCU WAVE ‘BYE-BYE’ TO THE TURKISH CUP HOLDERS !!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLalYpslyeNVC0P0GDjtm-yR9zf_8WECtaPPazQ45MUNSvBlBqKWiu0mcz7UDEiYK-ZfHTwEpBpBFnrXdqV36RRWbsC2HhkF8A_Ya40CqC-kVV8UBU3akImnQAE5EktkW2SUHCuo9Pmxds5muAIT_TGYVZmyd5eaNc5lVuOXQ83APvn7zoyN5/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLalYpslyeNVC0P0GDjtm-yR9zf_8WECtaPPazQ45MUNSvBlBqKWiu0mcz7UDEiYK-ZfHTwEpBpBFnrXdqV36RRWbsC2HhkF8A_Ya40CqC-kVV8UBU3akImnQAE5EktkW2SUHCuo9Pmxds5muAIT_TGYVZmyd5eaNc5lVuOXQ83APvn7zoyN5/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A truly
outstanding performance by Ankaragucu last night as they tore up the form book
and sent The Turkish Cup holders tumbling out of The Turkish Cup
Competition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ankaragucu now go into the
hat for the semi-final draw which will probably be made later this week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Should we be
dreaming of a long overdue Cup Final at this stage<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Perhaps not, with Ankaragucu still in a precarious league position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if Ankaragucu play like the did
last night for the remainder of the season then they can be optimistic of
retaining Super League status<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu came
out of the traps like a greyhound from the off and never stopped taking the
match to Fener throughout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was an
amazing transformation from recent league performances and one which Coach Emre
and the payers can be proud of.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every
player played their part and they are to be congratulated on their finest
performance of the season.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fenerbahce<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertac,
Kitsiou, Radakovic, Mert, Mujakic, Tolga, Ali Kaan, Morutan, Riccardo, Tasos
and Ali Sowe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Atakan, Pedrinho, Macheda, Bassogog and Rodrigues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Fener had only
one serious attempt on goal in the 8<sup>th</sup> minute of the 1<sup>st</sup>
half and it took a great save by Ertac to save a shot heading for the top left.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu broke
fast out of defence a minute later and were rewarded with the opening goal when
Morutan sent a looping shot into the top left which took a slight deflection
off a Fener player.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Play was end to
end as Fener searched for the equaliser, but it was Ankaragucu who went further
ahead on the half hour mark with a super individual goal by ‘on fire’
Tasos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He collected the ball in his
own half and drove forward in a diagonal direction from left to right, avoiding
attempted tackles, and just outside the box sent his shot inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">An unbelievable
result going in at half time 2-0 up, but I was ever mindful of what happened in
Kayseri last weekend<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Fener searched
for a way back as the 2<sup>nd</sup> half unfolded, but in all honesty Ertac
wasn’t seriously tested as Ankaragucu continued to attack seeking to put the
match to bed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">15 minutes into
the 2<sup>nd</sup> half and Ankaragucu almost found the 3<sup>rd</sup> goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A weak back pass in the Fener defence was
pounced on by Morutan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He rounded the
goalkeeper, but defenders had recovered to clear his shot and the rebound was
also saved from an Ali Sowe attempt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However, the 3<sup>rd</sup>
goal did come 10 minutes later when Mert headed powerfully in from a free kick,
but after a VAR check it was ruled out for offside.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">With only 4
minutes to go Ankaragucu found the 3<sup>rd</sup> goal again with some nice
work from Macheda on the left, almost on the goal line, he sent a perfect
cut-back into the centre for Rodrigues to stroke the ball in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The flag was up again for offside, but
this time the VAR check confirmed the goal<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So, as I said
earlier, a great team performance which augurs well for the future and that
should begin on Saturday against Istanbulspor in what is most definitely a MUST
WIN match<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Well done Ankaragucu<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-72855498415356603902024-02-26T11:24:00.000+03:002024-02-26T11:24:13.315+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI SCORE A GOAL !!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRwSjYrs45ufK5CzVYVhJ46buPEgNJ2zT2098Igc7PGAAlx3tpHBS0feBXE_mbw8lk5A2L7r3OCOquxBJz88EjwI-kauO89kMeXbhpq1-blYVkp8SPWvzr6U8PA2f5pXcLHERJ9jDsFe8xgq6YLS6U8gsBE90_ucPWiVmPLQvQ5fmSk_qrjx0/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJRwSjYrs45ufK5CzVYVhJ46buPEgNJ2zT2098Igc7PGAAlx3tpHBS0feBXE_mbw8lk5A2L7r3OCOquxBJz88EjwI-kauO89kMeXbhpq1-blYVkp8SPWvzr6U8PA2f5pXcLHERJ9jDsFe8xgq6YLS6U8gsBE90_ucPWiVmPLQvQ5fmSk_qrjx0/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler finally
score a goal<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">They had to wait
until the last minute of the match yesterday to score their first goal in 5
matches, and at the same time .........steal a point<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I was unable to
watch the match due to ‘domestic duties’ but what seemed to be a fairly even
match suddenly exploded in Gencler’s favour when 2 Manisa players were shown
RED cards in the latter stages of the match.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Manisa, as the
draw specialists of the league with 10 (Gencler have 9) will no doubt have been
gutted to concede an equaliser at the death, but Gencler can at least stay with
the mid-table pack who are all vying for play-off places.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Eyupspor, at the
top of the league, and Goztepe in 2<sup>nd</sup> seem to be ‘home and dry’ with
Gencler 16 points behind Goztepe.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Manisa<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertugrul,
Ozgur, M. Cagiran, Babacan, Nzaba, Jimmy Durmaz, Oguzhan, Ensar, R. B. Cagiran,
Amilton and M. Yatabare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
James Siliki, Kayode, Yasin, Bostan and Gaetan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gurbulak scored
a penalty for Manisa in the 53<sup>rd</sup> minute, and as I said before, Ensar
of Gencler grabbed the equaliser in 90 plus 7.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Next Monday may
well be a defining moment in the season for Gencler when they host relegation
threatened Sanliurfa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, Urfa
is still within range of mid-table so they won’t be coming to Ankara just to
make up the numbers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-33185622153530132562024-02-25T11:17:00.000+03:002024-02-25T11:17:31.482+03:00ANKARAGUCU – THE FAINT SOUND OF ALARM BELLS !!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TdzcM1E3XwZoRpPiJs3gk3hLE82G4XSegUltDGu0VSTZ9mdxK8QF15NABk9Kiq8B6kCAmKeeCKhalWJCC5T9bWkQeljvFBcGuaSjPZ5WWH33ASUMMXdxJfy6_8JG-c2hJqWmfeZEdpPajwTaWILHnEOPya1HBaNPTc3hubLmEta-7Z9JEufC/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TdzcM1E3XwZoRpPiJs3gk3hLE82G4XSegUltDGu0VSTZ9mdxK8QF15NABk9Kiq8B6kCAmKeeCKhalWJCC5T9bWkQeljvFBcGuaSjPZ5WWH33ASUMMXdxJfy6_8JG-c2hJqWmfeZEdpPajwTaWILHnEOPya1HBaNPTc3hubLmEta-7Z9JEufC/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A disappointing
ending yesterday to a match in which Ankaragucu lost in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I was foolish
enough to dream of 3 valuable points going in at half time 2-0 ahead and then
expecting Ankaragucu to thrust the sword in at the beginning of the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half to silence the home support.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However, all
credit to Kayseri for their blistering 2<sup>nd</sup> half performance to leave
Ankaragucu with zero points and in real danger now of being involved in the relegation
dog-fight towards the end of the season<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Is that alarm
bells I can hear<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>???!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Kayserispor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Bahadir,
Mujakic, Mert, Radakovic, Atakan, Pedrinho, Tolga, Tasos, Efkan, Bassogog and
Ali Sowe<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Morutan, Renaldo, Ali Kaan, Kazimcan and Bajic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I have to
confess to almost nodding-off as half time approached with neither goalkeeper tested
during a boring 1<sup>st</sup> half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then ............. on the stroke of half time, Bassogog made a fast
break on the right, cut into the box and shot inside the left post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, the lineman’s flag was up for
offside<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A VAR check was
made and the goal given<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 minutes later
into time added on and it was 2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Excellent play by Tasos on the left to cut into the box leaving a
defender in his wake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The perfect
cut-back was made for the unmarked Efkan in the centre who made no mistake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">An unbelievable ending
to the 1<sup>st</sup> half.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Unfortunately,
Ankaragucu rarely threatened in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half (2 attempts) as Kayseri
came out with greater purpose and it only took them 7 minutes to pull a goal
back.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gokhan brushed
aside 3 attempted tackles as he drove into the box and slipped the ball forward
to Nazon who made no mistake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes later
and the equaliser arrived as Ankaragucu became pinned back in their own half.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A cross came in
from the right and a fierce shot was made which Bahadir could only parry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, the ball fell conveniently
for the unmarked Julian who shot into the high centre of the goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A VAR check was made and the goal given.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It looked as
though Ankaragucu had ‘rescued’ a point as the match headed into time added on,
but then Kayseri pulled the trigger<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A cross came in
from the right into a crowded 6 yard box and Carlos was first to it to bullet a
header inside the left post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A real
sickening blow for Ankaragucu, but their fragile defence was exposed yet
again<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu can
dispel some of the anxiety next Saturday 2 March when they will be at home to
bottom club Istanbulspor who have been cut adrift 17 points behind Ankaragucu.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It will be
unthinkable if Ankaragucu don’t collect all 3 points, but Istanbulspor have
nothing to lose and will no doubt make life as difficult as possible for
Ankaragucu<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-56536092102948763582024-02-19T16:59:00.000+03:002024-02-19T16:59:13.807+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI STILL FIRING BLANKS !!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeK1LP_mEPZcXlRBWYCZjgILBT8b7I3tkwQ01FwS0YDhy9fjZbJNQF6TQXZm3_pLs9727jj4h94Wrw81zy7IB6GF76vAgrae7fMDXNogUXrDL58WepM87jVYYKOT012ct_uRYIBSOBY1NveEWcGk5K_N7udeIxyXd8mdCasRyVC0eL6B9RUWWf/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeK1LP_mEPZcXlRBWYCZjgILBT8b7I3tkwQ01FwS0YDhy9fjZbJNQF6TQXZm3_pLs9727jj4h94Wrw81zy7IB6GF76vAgrae7fMDXNogUXrDL58WepM87jVYYKOT012ct_uRYIBSOBY1NveEWcGk5K_N7udeIxyXd8mdCasRyVC0eL6B9RUWWf/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Today’s match
was played at The Aktepe Stadium in Kecioren due to the poor condition of the
Eryaman Stadium.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Due to ‘domestic
duties’ I was unable to watch the whole match, but managed to see the last 20
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler is still
stuck in mid-table below the play-off positions and will need to start picking
up points soon otherwise they will lose their impetus to challenge for
promotion as we enter a crucial stage of the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have now gone 4 matches without scoring
a goal<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bandirmaspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertugrul,
Nzaba, Babacan, M. Cagiran, Oguzhan, Jimmy Durmaz, Amilton, R. B. Cagiran,
Akabueze, Bostan and M. Yatabare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
James Siliki, Kayode, Ozgur, Gaetan and Ortan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The only goal of
the match was scored just before the half time whistle and was caused by Jimmy
Durmaz dithering near the centre circle and losing possession.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mimaroglu drove forward and unleashed at
shot on the 18 yard line which took a cruel deflection off a defender and in it
went<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler had 2
chances to score just before the full time whistle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first was a goal bound header well
saved, and then Gaetan used his knee to send the ball past the post when a
header might have achieved more success.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler will be
in action again on Sunday 25 February when they travel to mid-table Manisa, the
current draw specialists in the league.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A close encounter is therefore on the cards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-64656099214849158762024-02-19T12:06:00.001+03:002024-02-19T12:06:33.898+03:00ANKARAGUCU – DEFICIENCIES EXPOSED !!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXT0IDO0MS3CDZ_4DBk98rro1b1YTWccCRoupL_URrdzVQw4ufcIbqU1Sh8lypw1Suqt-jmFuZMUdZp_-b1CWEYTJt35VOLkU5xKuWEfwaKshw1p_t7HR0xnd4ijeSQhBgr8CWz_frVM_7SiNzWv5mTpUQuhL9p1z3Et0uQb4hhHFZXl9nIdQH/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXT0IDO0MS3CDZ_4DBk98rro1b1YTWccCRoupL_URrdzVQw4ufcIbqU1Sh8lypw1Suqt-jmFuZMUdZp_-b1CWEYTJt35VOLkU5xKuWEfwaKshw1p_t7HR0xnd4ijeSQhBgr8CWz_frVM_7SiNzWv5mTpUQuhL9p1z3Et0uQb4hhHFZXl9nIdQH/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There was no
doubting Ankaragucu’s efforts last night, but the gulf in class was obvious and
Galatasaray’s fitness levels superior which meant that they won most of the
50-50 balls and dictated the pace of the match.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The match was
effectively over at half time after the 1<sup>st</sup> half onslaught by
Galatasaray<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The pace of the
match in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half gradually dropped as Galatasaray slowed the
match down and were able to keep the lion’s share of possession in the latter
stages to wind the clock down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately,
Ankaragucu couldn’t take advantage with only one shot on target in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half which didn’t trouble Muslera !<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Playing out from
the back is normally a sensible tactic to build attacks, but Ankaragucu was continually
caught out by the speed of the Galatasaray players closing them down and the
ball having to be returned to Bahadir<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The subsequent long ball
clearances were swallowed up by the Galatasaray defenders for the most
part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frustration all round for
Ankaragucu’s attacking aspirations<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Galatasaray<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Bahadir,
Kitsiou, Radakovic, Mujakic, Kazimcan, Ali Kaan, Pedrinho, Efkan, Renaldo, Ali
Sowe and Riccardo<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Tolga, Mert, Tasos, Morutan and Bassogog<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There was only
one moment in the 1<sup>st</sup> half when the home support were on their feet
celebrating and that was in the 10<sup>th</sup> minute when Ali Sowe scored
what everyone thought was a great goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, sadly it was correctly ruled out
for offside<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Thereafter it
was all one way traffic towards Bahadir<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2 minutes later,
and from a corner on the left, the ball was sent to the back post for Demirbay
to head in off the underside of the bar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">One minute later
and it was 2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some fast
inter-passing from outside the box and surging into the box, and from a
cut-back on the right, Sanchez scored inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">On the half hour
mark and it was Bahadir to the rescue with a great save as the ball was heading
inside the right post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the
resulting corner he made a point blank save from a header inside the 6 yard
box.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Approaching half
time and from an Ankaragucu mistake in the Galatasaray half of the field, the
fast break was on as the Ankaragucu defence was caught out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shot was on, but before connecting,
Kazimcan brought down the attacker and the referee pointed to the spot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Icardi made it look easy with a ferocious
shot down the centre.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was mostly
one way traffic again in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half although it was apparent that
Galatasaray had gradually slowed the pace of the match down as the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half unfolded.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Bahadir was the
busiest player and he was mostly responsible for halting the addition of
further goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In the 65<sup>th</sup>
minute he made a great save from a shot on the right heading inside the left
post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">One minute later
Icardi scored but it was disallowed due to Kitsiou being fouled in the
build-up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes
later, and from a long range Galatasaray shot, the ball hit the bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rebound was then saved by Bahadir.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Almost on the
final whistle and Zaha almost made it 4 when he beat 3 Ankaragucu defenders in
the box, but his final goal bound shot was deflected by Mert for a corner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu is
now involved in a dog fight to avoid relegation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Istanbulspor looking already doomed,
there are only 7 points separating the whole of the bottom half of the league,
so it goes without saying, that every point from now until the end of the
season is crucial.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Starting next
Saturday in Kayseri when Ankaragucu have a ‘6 Pointer’ against a team on the
same points score as Ankaragucu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dare I say ...........a MUST win match<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>??!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-537199005881153292024-02-13T11:33:00.001+03:002024-02-13T11:33:49.533+03:00GENCLER FAIL THE ACID TEST !!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73tEYjI66x3jKFyJtF-UyusywfrgfQkU_uko41hSR_xs_1dkBLy4R-tPjac5_ruY1qvBbK2ZcIhd4L0FoosBB1JZP4jYRp_zJgPj4FN4ii5S1EoVbDRrYyQh89V_xtZbv51t3iuNzyZqMEfwjI617uWEovQLayXOi6Oodxy2_3v-AoFze3ejW/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73tEYjI66x3jKFyJtF-UyusywfrgfQkU_uko41hSR_xs_1dkBLy4R-tPjac5_ruY1qvBbK2ZcIhd4L0FoosBB1JZP4jYRp_zJgPj4FN4ii5S1EoVbDRrYyQh89V_xtZbv51t3iuNzyZqMEfwjI617uWEovQLayXOi6Oodxy2_3v-AoFze3ejW/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler missed a
golden opportunity last night to make a statement of intent in their bid for
promotion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sitting in 9<sup>th</sup>
position in the league they are still not out of the play-off picture, but they
will need to make a move soon to pick-up points otherwise they will be dragged
down into mid-table oblivion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">True enough,
they were up against the league leaders, but Eyup were off the pace in the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half and Gencler failed to take advantage of it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There are more
mountains looming for Gencler, and as I have said here many times over the
years, there are no ‘easy’ matches in The Championship League.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Eyupspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Ertugrul,
Yasin, Nzaba, Babacan, Oguzhan, Kemaloglu, Jimmy Durmaz, Wu, M. Yatabare,
Kayode and Amilton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Bostan, R. B. Cagiran, Oltan and Elias Durmaz<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler made a bright
start making the Eyup goalkeeper make 2 good saves in the first 10 minutes
before fading as the 1<sup>st</sup> half wore on.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Eyup gradually upped
the pace and were rewarded in the 20<sup>th</sup> minute with a well
constructed goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From a throw-in on
the right, the ball was then chipped over a defender for the Eyup attacker to
collect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Almost at the goal line, he
looked up and sent in a perfect cut-back for Bruno to fire in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">From that point,
Eyup always looked the likelier team to add another goal, but their final
efforts on goal were not on target.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The pace of the
match slowed considerably in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half by both teams, and going
into the last 10 minutes Eyup seemed happy to keep possession to run the match
down.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler took
advantage of this tactic and threatened to equalise twice, but the Eyup
goalkeeper was in fine form to deny the equaliser.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Taking
everything into account, it’s clear to see why Eyup are top of the league and 7
points clear of 2<sup>nd</sup> top Goztepe<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Next up for
Gencler is a home match against Bandirma next Monday, who are also in the play-off
area, so yet another chance for Gencler to move into a stronger league
position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-16139318574023115512024-02-11T19:04:00.000+03:002024-02-11T19:04:22.859+03:00ANKARAGUCU – WEAVING PATTERNS !!!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUin_bkBUC6CZeHR_rMIOQi_AX_3WyNx0TvmZza3ns7Xnpj2se6kwwUW5QEKdRDCPfn38yNWDjvPqt9DaDsXpMKFJl_3o6a1Ue-a49Bu7OCvfZ6v3cmKr1t8L-t3ChGj2A3pppQHKsBmwvm957ngGFBscG0U2iS0YXaZJfnf4ySNIyzBbxuDI/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicUin_bkBUC6CZeHR_rMIOQi_AX_3WyNx0TvmZza3ns7Xnpj2se6kwwUW5QEKdRDCPfn38yNWDjvPqt9DaDsXpMKFJl_3o6a1Ue-a49Bu7OCvfZ6v3cmKr1t8L-t3ChGj2A3pppQHKsBmwvm957ngGFBscG0U2iS0YXaZJfnf4ySNIyzBbxuDI/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu has
become masters of weaving pretty patterns as an indirect method of attempting
to score goals, and today was no exception as they registered ONE shot on
target.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even that one was easily
saved<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Even a penalty
claim near the end of the match doesn’t disguise their failings and I
reluctantly conceded that Konya deserved all 3 points, even allowing for the
fact that their goal arose from an Ankaragucu error in midfield.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Konyaspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bahadir, Kazimcan, Mujakic, Radakovic,
Kitsiou, Pedrinho, Tolga, Ali Kaan, Renaldo, Ali Sowe and Moroutan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Alexis, Saponara, Tasos, Mert and Bajic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Only 6 minutes
of the match had elapsed when Ali Sowe had a great chance to put Ankaragucu
ahead when he received an astute pass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He drove into the box but his control of the ball was lost at a vital
moment which allowed a defender to sweep up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Moments later
his long range goal bound shot was easily saved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Konya came more
into the match and in the 20<sup>th</sup> minute it took a saving tackle by
Kazimcan to prevent a certain goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However, that
goal came 17 minutes later from unforgivable dithering in midfield which gifted
the ball to Konya.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An attacker went flying down the left wing
almost to the goal line and made a perfect cut-back for Prip to send the ball
inside the right post between Bahadir and 3 defenders.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Almost on the
half time whistle and Pedrinho was put through on goal but his shot was past
the post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sadly, there was
nothing worth mentioning about the 2<sup>nd</sup> half <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Well, except for the possible penalty for Ankaragucu well into time
added on at the end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There appeared
to be a Konya handball which the referee didn’t react to as he waved play
on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The VAR officials then spoke to him
for a good few minutes before he restarted play and refused the penalty
claim.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is worth noting that he didn’t
bother to view the incident himself on the VAR screen<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">While this was
happening Coach Emre received a RED card for comments made to the referee or
the 4<sup>th</sup> official<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In the final
analysis, Ankaragucu received what they probably deserved, ie, nothing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu
remain stuck in 11<sup>th</sup> position and only 3 points above the relegation
zone<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It never rains
but it pours ............next up is a home match against league leaders
Galatasaray next Sunday 18 February<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-18372082569008871422024-02-10T17:43:00.001+03:002024-02-10T17:43:39.081+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI – MINI-SUMMARY – FEBRUARY 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaX3OG98ayu0t389KvFy6wjNCVG4MAtz-ebJBi07EL5WBPfnYzmfhn26_Ij523pzN5muIHNkcIi8Kq4Hxjd4QyUDK03mI6gkNO_nMbjzWaulKt6YivOyMEK5KZaLdlzwkzFQVAN2FP-cEn5PjzEQR7TODPmZwRh4hAppn17efGa3iKmS0OiHlM/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaX3OG98ayu0t389KvFy6wjNCVG4MAtz-ebJBi07EL5WBPfnYzmfhn26_Ij523pzN5muIHNkcIi8Kq4Hxjd4QyUDK03mI6gkNO_nMbjzWaulKt6YivOyMEK5KZaLdlzwkzFQVAN2FP-cEn5PjzEQR7TODPmZwRh4hAppn17efGa3iKmS0OiHlM/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In my absence
from Turkey, Gencler has struggled to maintain momentum in their quest to move
up the league.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">On 4 February,
they drew another blank with a 0-0 draw against Corum which still leaves them 6
points adrift of the Play-Off <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Zone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, there is still time to rectify the
situation, but they have a mountain to climb on Monday when they travel to
league leaders Eyupspor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Realistically
the automatic promotion slots seem to be beyond them, but at least qualifying
for the play-offs seems to be the target........ and attainable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">On 8 February,
Gencler played host to Super League Trabzonspor in the Last 16 Round of The
Turkish Cup and were unluckily eliminated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">With Gencler 1-0
up, and into the 90 plus 6 minute mark of the match, it looked like curtains
for Trabzon when they grabbed an unlikely equaliser on the full time whistle.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Extra time
beckoned and Trabzon found the winning goal in the 1<sup>st</sup> period to
send Gencler crashing out of the Cup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">To be honest, I
was hoping for an Ankaragucu v Gencler quarter final, but Ankaragucu will learn
their opponents on Monday when the draw is made.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In the meantime,
and on the upside, Gencler can now focus their efforts on league business !!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-67525821902029782762024-02-02T19:52:00.002+03:002024-02-02T19:52:27.644+03:00Ankaragucu 0-0 Sivasspor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSoUmxz-Mv-VBg5ntTWNGdpZnNSGK8Axq15fpHu2JAvUYHGIAHalnptynTSjIn7Q4vfFXeTTX2M_5WRuc17vbWcp4JRPs9pajr2PHh_B3vNPJUCwCUEwYeLJRaJxoNPYC_jpKmiSvjI5Kc4IUH0GUh0cf8dVqJndv_5AAYK3IWy91hLFkC2tEpg/s385/385x218-mke-ankaragucu-0-0-ems-yapi-sivasspor-mac-sonucu-ozet-1706889958853.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="218" data-original-width="385" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKSoUmxz-Mv-VBg5ntTWNGdpZnNSGK8Axq15fpHu2JAvUYHGIAHalnptynTSjIn7Q4vfFXeTTX2M_5WRuc17vbWcp4JRPs9pajr2PHh_B3vNPJUCwCUEwYeLJRaJxoNPYC_jpKmiSvjI5Kc4IUH0GUh0cf8dVqJndv_5AAYK3IWy91hLFkC2tEpg/s320/385x218-mke-ankaragucu-0-0-ems-yapi-sivasspor-mac-sonucu-ozet-1706889958853.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Ankaragucu are in serious need of some quality attacking additions to the team before the transfer window shuts next week. That was 90 minutes of some of the worst football from both sides that you will watch and both goalkeepers having very little to do. </p><p>Team - Bahadir, Kitsiou, Uros, Mujakic, Hanousek, Tolga, Pedrinho, Ali Kaan, Cephas, Morutan, Ali Sowe</p><p>Subs - Dogukan, Saponara, Bajic, Tasos, Atakan, Cem, Sirac, Macheda, Mett, Hyrullah</p><p>It took until injury time in the first half for either goalkeeper to make a save when Bahadir held onto a weak effort from the edge of the box.</p><p>Ankaragucu controlled most of the match but offered nothing in attack. Cephas and Hanousek on the left hand side kept passing the ball backwards and had no end product on the occasions they had an opportunity to create. </p><p>Morutan frustrated for most of the game and i think he would be more effective in the number 10 position playing off the main striker. Ali Sowe also had an off match but we also need to consider the lack of service he has and spends most of the match chasing balls. </p><p>For Sivas Appindangoye in defence had a very good game and Manaj up front was always looking to make things happen, but similar to Ankaragucu lacked quality throughout the team. </p><p>Ricardo Saponara came on for Ankaragucu and had a nice debut showing his quality on the ball. He is another player though who looks physically short of fitness and lacks any pace. But i do think he will be a good addition to the team when he builds his fitness. </p><p>The closest any team came to scoring was Sivasspor but again Bahadir made a big save to keep the scores level and another draw for Ankaragucu. </p><p>Next up is the cup match against Erzincanspor on Tuesday at Eryaman and hopefully the crowd being in attendance will spur the team onto victory and into the next round! </p>Nadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426759805328711471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-45190822005406752852024-02-01T17:35:00.001+03:002024-02-01T17:35:40.082+03:00Fenerbahce 2-1 Ankaragucu<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8wsW233bpusuW1YeEM3tOAgtPSBX5sRcCFO0ZqtHFzXUxjos7ct84caLrZyQcB0yKcy0DnndbuilDW4hHTExUt7F5vRJZjdpniydMkbJIhrCJlT5kyRETr6tEbdPHQVRuRt6rP-92mV6nEBjW8iTgQoIQaqO9e8IqSg120liOa7FXw0F2VCJww/s1200/fb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW8wsW233bpusuW1YeEM3tOAgtPSBX5sRcCFO0ZqtHFzXUxjos7ct84caLrZyQcB0yKcy0DnndbuilDW4hHTExUt7F5vRJZjdpniydMkbJIhrCJlT5kyRETr6tEbdPHQVRuRt6rP-92mV6nEBjW8iTgQoIQaqO9e8IqSg120liOa7FXw0F2VCJww/s320/fb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Jim and Damon are on their travels in beautiful Scotland so just a quick update on the game from last weekend. </p><p>Ankaragucu lost 2-1 at Fenerbahce after taking the lead, and had to thank Bahadir for keeping the score down with another excellent performance in the Ankaragucu goal. </p><p>Tolga Cigerci gave Ankaragucu the lead after Cephas was brought down in the penalty box by Livakovic. </p><p>The lead didnt last long though and 2 goals from Cengiz Under both in which Mujakic could have done better saw Fenerbahce take all 3 points as they fight it out with Galatasaray for the title. </p><p>Ankaragucu now go into the last few days of the transfer window looking to strengthen the squad if they are to avoid relegation. Ricardo Sapponara has signed a 1.5 year deal from Hellas Verona. The 32 year old former Italian international was a quality player in his prime. Lets just hope this isnt another Jese or Cerci. </p><p>Ertac Ozbir is also set to sign from Adana Demirspor. The 34 year old goalkeeper will replace Rafa Gikewicz who has left the club on a free transfer. A good signing for Ankaragucu as it frees up a foreign space and Ertac is a quality goalkeeper. </p>Nadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426759805328711471noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-5393209190687658162024-01-28T16:36:00.000+03:002024-01-28T16:36:01.997+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI FEEL THE HEAT IN BODRUM !!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PiK9bIOM-SYGdSqp99ejMfcRmv9aydg54Fha0yiw-hXi6hH60LHInWItoU57KhU_w59vnk6RYTkWZAF56aASAkuW4oh2z3qCIzFWQqpibCvddrhQPQowuxLLkxTZklG32fiLmcYuSFlm0XMKYWaVMgG0Q90JTiJK7slM7KUAwCCmKzny9RfU/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PiK9bIOM-SYGdSqp99ejMfcRmv9aydg54Fha0yiw-hXi6hH60LHInWItoU57KhU_w59vnk6RYTkWZAF56aASAkuW4oh2z3qCIzFWQqpibCvddrhQPQowuxLLkxTZklG32fiLmcYuSFlm0XMKYWaVMgG0Q90JTiJK7slM7KUAwCCmKzny9RfU/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There were only 3
phases of the match today worth mentioning, ie ........<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">There was an exciting opening in the first 10
minutes, then it was all downhill from there to the halftime whistle with high
balls pumped up end-to-end and playing ‘let’s pass the ball back to the
goalkeepers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Similar
to the 1<sup>st</sup> half at the beginning of the 2<sup>nd</sup> half.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18.0pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Until ...........into time added on at the
end of the match when Bodrum pulled the trigger as the match was heading for a
stalemate <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Bodrumspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Orkun,
Yasin, Oguzhan, Babacan, Nzaba, Muhammed, Aosman, Kemaloglu, Akabueze, M.
Yatabare and Amilton<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes – ‘Olde
Gencler Boy’ Jimmy Durmaz, Yigit and R. B. Cagiran<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 minutes into
the match and there was a let-off for Bodrum when their Goalkeeper’s attempted
clearance rebounded to Yatabare, but his shot into an open goal hit the post
and was cleared to safety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 minutes later
Bodrum scored but VAR correctly ruled the goal out for offside.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3 minutes into
the 2<sup>nd</sup> half and Amilton was put through after a defensive blunder,
but just as he was about to shoot, a saving tackle came in from another
defender and the danger cleared.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes later
and Furkan scored for Bodrum, but again VAR intervened to show a foul in the
build up to the goal.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So, as I said,
with the match heading for a no score draw deep into time added on, Bodrum
produced the sucker punch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From a
throw in on the left, the ball was passed to Osman who set off like a whippet
leaving defenders in his wake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
drove into the box and sent his shot around Orkun and inside the right
post<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This result
leaves Gencler in mid-table but still within reach of the play-off zone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I will be unable
to report on matches for a few weeks due to being out of the Country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I will give a summary of the
following matches on my return<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>-<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">4 February –
Gencler v Corum – League<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">8 February –
Gencler v Trabzonspor – Turkish Cup<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-89023072476818659502024-01-24T21:33:00.001+03:002024-01-24T21:33:39.427+03:00THE TURKISH CUP - LAST 16 ROUND<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOk_kCG9PZhE0ng9fhnH-fWUDDxfwuPl-_xNdQEKOd_SMwtGmpiaoqj1YPexvlTVSpH6s-swhP_hiMsce4GaNc4Vf9CCZ-QbvVolOxcuec53gq5Ia5dN8oHNMMLbzOFaKbR5HyjBrFu31kgs0dCGDG4Kzla0Zqj32SNPTNFkhkg36ixlCWQqfV/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOk_kCG9PZhE0ng9fhnH-fWUDDxfwuPl-_xNdQEKOd_SMwtGmpiaoqj1YPexvlTVSpH6s-swhP_hiMsce4GaNc4Vf9CCZ-QbvVolOxcuec53gq5Ia5dN8oHNMMLbzOFaKbR5HyjBrFu31kgs0dCGDG4Kzla0Zqj32SNPTNFkhkg36ixlCWQqfV/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The draw for the
last 16 of The Turkish Cup has taken place and has been ‘kind’ to Ankaragucu.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu will
be at home against 2<sup>nd</sup> League Erzincanspor on either 6, 7 or 8
February.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I’m sure that
Emre Hoca will ensure that nothing is taken for granted against a team which
knocked out Super League Adana Demirspor in the previous round<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Genclerbirligi
on the other hand will face a more formidable tie at home against
Trabzonspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Keep watching
this space for the dates and outcome of both matches.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGzJd_TLq2KIrb2SJyts-um6kAZ6G79O7MH_l9yirON0N3NX1yHlmsqmqfFIm_MK0SuwmQn7ba_-1l7D7YK0pX15uS-QCCh1Qhf_8KqfmrcQMygzPbNHh0FE8jEpqWt51MJG3uwr5-yrNUpP1aF4Ofj5vMJvHbSeJ4J8a9-VN-CkQHhe5dM31/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGzJd_TLq2KIrb2SJyts-um6kAZ6G79O7MH_l9yirON0N3NX1yHlmsqmqfFIm_MK0SuwmQn7ba_-1l7D7YK0pX15uS-QCCh1Qhf_8KqfmrcQMygzPbNHh0FE8jEpqWt51MJG3uwr5-yrNUpP1aF4Ofj5vMJvHbSeJ4J8a9-VN-CkQHhe5dM31/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-83565912861699745732024-01-24T20:58:00.001+03:002024-01-24T20:58:54.192+03:00ANKARAGUCU DO THE NECESSARY !!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjT7KnqI957gtYwv_kOrFyK1lOsMT5y2jBNhi-Z4dZElXU9MHAB8qxk_dCDdbbDedsWFfIWf2Yg0CnTPLx9sB2i9HVvC6st5Uvv-AJRcD-81FmXla4adJKsK26qfacCjNysVk6sMyDNPSUgxe0QgojOdveu5g8TUxLa1vDlnGam-gKtBa7fVjk/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjT7KnqI957gtYwv_kOrFyK1lOsMT5y2jBNhi-Z4dZElXU9MHAB8qxk_dCDdbbDedsWFfIWf2Yg0CnTPLx9sB2i9HVvC6st5Uvv-AJRcD-81FmXla4adJKsK26qfacCjNysVk6sMyDNPSUgxe0QgojOdveu5g8TUxLa1vDlnGam-gKtBa7fVjk/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">No4 of 5 Stadium
Bans tonight in an empty Eryaman Stadium<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Probably not
Ankaragucu’s best performance of the season tonight, but they had the
determination to grind-out a win to collect 3 vital points in their bid to push
further away from the relegation area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So, Ankaragucu
move up to 9<sup>th</sup> in the league, but as I have said here before, they
are still not in the ‘comfort zone’ with only 6 points separating them from 4<sup>th</sup>
bottom Club Pendik<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I should also mention
that Bahadir had another of his ‘in form’ matches with a series of excellent
saves, with another factor being the wayward shooting by the Gumruk forwards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fatih Karagumruk<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Bahadir,
Kitsiou, Radakovic, Mujakic, Hanousek, Efkan, Pedrinho, Morutan, Ali Kaan,
Renaldo and Macheda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Tolga, Atakan, Bajic, Mert and Tasos<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gumruk was first
to threaten in the 7<sup>th</sup> minute when they had a corner on the
left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was met by an attacker in the
6 yard box who’s goal bound header was instinctively saved by Bahadir with the
palm of his hand and the ball cleared.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A few minutes
later, Pedrinho did well to attack on the right and cut the ball back into the
danger area, but a defender managed to knee the ball out for a corner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Then in the 24<sup>th</sup>
minute Ankaragucu took the lead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Renaldo made a telling pass from the left to just outside the box in the
centre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ball was helped forward to
Ali Kaan who’s shot was parried by the goalkeeper straight back to Ali Kaan who
made no mistake with his 2<sup>nd</sup> ‘bite of the cherry’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">9 minutes later
Renaldo was put through in the box but his scuffed shot was easily saved by the
goalkeeper.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3 minutes later
and it was Bahadir to the rescue when he made an acrobatic save from a goal
bound header.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Approaching the
half time whistle and Renaldo had a great chance when he received a great pass
around the half way line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He left a
defender in his wake as he made for the box, but before he could pull the
trigger, he lost control of the ball and the chance was gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Into the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half which was only 10 minutes old when Bahadir made yet another crucial save
when he tipped a shot over the bar which looked like it was heading in just
under the upright.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Then, halfway
through the 2<sup>nd</sup> half Ankaragucu bagged their 2<sup>nd</sup> goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It arose out of a defender’s blunder on the
right of centre and the loose ball was picked up by Macheda who drove forward
and let fly with the ball heading inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Approaching the
final whistle and Bajic had 2 chances to put the icing on the cake, but
firstly,his header was saved by the goalkeeper with his outstretched leg, and
secondly, he blasted well over the bar from a good position in the box.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Next up for
Ankaragucu will be ‘the acid test’ when they travel to take on Fenerbahce on
Sunday evening 28<sup>th</sup> January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It will no doubt be a searching test for the Ankaragucu defence, but
with confidence high at the moment, there is every chance that Ankaragucu can
spring a surprise<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>?!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
From Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-20802747326991921752024-01-21T22:41:00.001+03:002024-01-21T22:41:51.427+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI KNOCKING AT THE DOOR AGAIN !!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpOmkQLZkhrpI16KKmpqco19h6w8MTc-ca-P_h_yPGJAWNqdxs3vPNXVrAWepVpu9FMT8ANUIycwze-bfnGzcap7a-t7eaxjT5hnOHAabGblJSiN_l5p2040OL_r_nZIPl4ggw0r7OlLFGHN0uN8gpgzvqVuAZA4I-9slfotfubzQw9PSWNLz/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpOmkQLZkhrpI16KKmpqco19h6w8MTc-ca-P_h_yPGJAWNqdxs3vPNXVrAWepVpu9FMT8ANUIycwze-bfnGzcap7a-t7eaxjT5hnOHAabGblJSiN_l5p2040OL_r_nZIPl4ggw0r7OlLFGHN0uN8gpgzvqVuAZA4I-9slfotfubzQw9PSWNLz/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler is back
in contention for joining the scramble for a play-off position after picking up
3 points tonight which at one point in the match looked out of their reach.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was a game of
2 halves, with Sakarya looking the likelier team to take all 3 points after
their 1<sup>st</sup> half display, with 60% possession and fast flowing passing
football, they looked unstoppable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
Sakarya lost their discipline in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half, especially after
their RED card, and Gencler gradually took advantage and gained control.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sakarya<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Orkan,
Nzaba, M. Cagiran, Babacan, Yasin, Akabueze, Kemaloglu, Amilton, Kayode, Erturk
and M. Yatabare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Aosman, Oguzkan, Yigit, Oltan and Melih<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Both teams were
intent on attack in the 1<sup>st</sup> half and had chances, but surprisingly
they went in at half time<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>at 0-0.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sakarya was
first to threaten after 10 minutes when Orkun parried a point blank header to
prevent a certain goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He then
cleared the loose ball as an attacker was about to pounce.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">At the other
end, Amilton had 2 chances but in the first he screwed his shot past the post,
and in the second his snatched shot was saved by the goalkeeper.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Near the half
time whistle, and in a fluent passing movement, Sinan of Sakarya was set-up
inside the box but his shot was just over the bar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Into time added
on in the 1<sup>st</sup> half and from yet another fast break by Sakarya, Orkun
pulled off another crucial save when he got his fingertips to a shot a split
second before a Sakarya attacker.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes into
the 2<sup>nd</sup> half and Sakarya opened the scoring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A mistake by Cagiran on the left gave
possession to Sakarya and the ball was whipped into the centre to the unmarked
Roshi who picked his spot to score easily.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">5 minutes later
the match swung in Gencler’s favour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A Gencler player was needlessly brought down just inside the box on the
left with no apparent immediate danger for Sakarya.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notwithstanding, the referee quite rightly
pointed to the spot for a penalty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Aosman sent a
fierce shot inside the left post which was too powerful for the goalkeeper to
reach.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">5 minutes later
and Hasan of Sakarya saw RED when he was obviously arguing with the referee
about a decision he made in favour of Gencler.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It looked like a yellow at first, but then
he obviously said something ‘very naughty’ to the referee who then produced the
RED card.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hasan was incensed and was
right into the referee’s face and it looked like he was almost about to head-butt
him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, he was restrained by
team-mates and officials before being escorted from the field by Sakarya
officials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No doubt The TFF will be
giving Hasan Bey an extended holiday<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was all
Gencler now as they went for the jugular<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">15 minutes to go
and Yatabare had a shot on goal which the goalkeeper spilled for a corner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">From the
resulting corner on the right, the ball was sent to the left and then back
again to the right for Yasin to loop a header into the top corner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">5 minutes later
and Gencler put the match to bed with No 3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Similar to the previous goal, the ball was crossed from left to right
and back to left for Yatabare to head in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The final
whistle went and still time for another RED when Murat of Sakarya obviously
said something very nasty to the referee who firstly showed a yellow and then a
RED.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also had to be restrained by
players and officials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The referees
were then surrounded by Police and escorted off the field<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Next up for
Gencler is a trip to Bodrum on Sunday 28 January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bodrum is also in the play-off mix so an
extra competitive match is surely in prospect.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-38116638267080593852024-01-20T23:02:00.000+03:002024-01-20T23:02:16.642+03:00ANKARAGUCU – INCONSISTENCY RE-VISITED !!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQtHtQVZyzIn0walYQP4F9hnDN4w5qyAw1ROSLIa0V0EvfGbMYQ6oaFbEfpvaIDQEguOhivRo-LLIseKarMTfplgv-kXS9-9VOcaJQcd2-iMarwhrLDx6EzbsLHUL3F59SkTTFRSeMUe08xDm0PUFCBjCHqn6sgCpdLwLQUQv3s60-CFc7-MU/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQtHtQVZyzIn0walYQP4F9hnDN4w5qyAw1ROSLIa0V0EvfGbMYQ6oaFbEfpvaIDQEguOhivRo-LLIseKarMTfplgv-kXS9-9VOcaJQcd2-iMarwhrLDx6EzbsLHUL3F59SkTTFRSeMUe08xDm0PUFCBjCHqn6sgCpdLwLQUQv3s60-CFc7-MU/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Well, Ankaragucu
may well be inconsistent and goal shy in front of goal, especially with Ali
Sowe absent on Africa Cup duty, and his deputies , Bajic and Macheda, being
powder-puff up front in his absence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, Ankaragucu can still ‘boast’ that they are the Draw Specialists
of The Super League with 10 so far this season ........yawn......yawn<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Yet another draw
tonight and, to be honest, they were fortunate to ‘win’ their one point in what
was a dour struggle, especially in the 1<sup>st</sup> half.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Adana
Demirspor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Bahadir,
Hanousek, Mujakic, Radakovic, Kitsiou, Pedrinho, Tolga, Renaldo, Ali Kaan,
Morutan and Bajic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Macheda, Tasos, Mert and Atakan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu had
the first chance to open the scoring after 10 minutes when Bajic had his shot
parried by the goalkeeper, but Morutan, who was first to the ball couldn’t
connect with the ball behind him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A few minutes
later at the other end, Bahadir pulled off a great save from a goal bound shot
heading for the top right.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Half way through
the 1<sup>st</sup> half and Bajic had 3 chances to find the opener.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Firstly, when in a good position to shoot,
he hesitated and was dispossessed by a defender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Secondly, his attempted pass to Renaldo to
instigate an attack, was sent direct to an Adana defender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally, when in a good position, he sent
a weak shot to the goalkeeper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pathetic<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Shortly after
that, Adana had the ball in the back of the net for the opening goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT ......the referee was directed to
VAR which clearly showed an Adana attacker had used his arm to control the ball
in the build-up.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">5 minutes into
the 2<sup>nd</sup> half and Adana opened the scoring from one of their hallmark
fast breaks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ball was crossed from
the left into the box where the ball was blocked, but from the deflection, it
was back-heeled by an Adana forward to the unmarked Akbaba at the back post who
made no mistake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes later
and the equaliser arrived courtesy of a well planned and executed free kick by
Pedrinho in the centre just outside the box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He positioned 3 of his colleagues to the
left of the wall, and then sent his shot into the space they provided after
separation and the ball went inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">15 minutes to go
and it was Bahadir to the rescue when he saved a certain goal from a shot
inside the 6 yard area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Into the last 5
minutes and Ankaragucu resorted to keeping possession to obviously run the
clock down and claim their customary one point<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu may
well be sitting in mid-table (precariously<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!) but they are still too close to the relegation zone for
comfort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Therefore, the
next match at home to Fatih Karagumruk (4 points below Ankaragucu) on Wednesday
24 January takes on added significance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-35110304679580236742024-01-18T17:58:00.001+03:002024-01-18T17:58:28.312+03:00GENCLERBIRLIG – ‘STEAL’ A PLACE IN THE LAST 16 OF THE TURKISH CUP !!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzxGBvezstUdOC6eNv_lnJJXEZJyRMi15nfwwp5d7vxOYvjW6cOKKXRyeT4RwcdvOe5y_d9-umviNqxw5OcHH1EC7Ozqe88nJ6ByeUDe2woixEsKa5HN8ZTFAsnXebfJ49WkWW2u8IdFBJCoOQg9WF3tjkXGvfsUn6pLeax4FvPqN2M_9jAd0/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzxGBvezstUdOC6eNv_lnJJXEZJyRMi15nfwwp5d7vxOYvjW6cOKKXRyeT4RwcdvOe5y_d9-umviNqxw5OcHH1EC7Ozqe88nJ6ByeUDe2woixEsKa5HN8ZTFAsnXebfJ49WkWW2u8IdFBJCoOQg9WF3tjkXGvfsUn6pLeax4FvPqN2M_9jAd0/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">What a way to
win a match<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">To score the
winning goal on the full time whistle is normally in the script for comics and
books<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, all credit to Gencler for ‘hanging
in there’ when it looked like Kayseri was the likelier team to find the winner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Kayserispor<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Cetin,
Oguzkan, Yigit, Nzaba, Arda, Mert, M. Cagiran, Ozturk, Aosman, Halit and Melih<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes –
Akabueze and Erturk<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I couldn’t watch
the 1<sup>st</sup> half of the match today, but Kayseri opened the scoring
after 20 minutes through Sariarslan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Gencler equalised just before half time with an Aosman penalty.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Lots of new
faces in the Gencler starting line-up which indicated that they were, quite
rightly. giving priority to the league rather than the Cup – after all, they
were playing a Super League team<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Half way through
the 2<sup>nd</sup> half and Kayseri almost gifted a goal to Gencler when a
Kayseri player gave the ball to Aosman from a throw-in with no other Kayseri
player near him, but his final shot was saved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was Kayseri
with most of the possession in the 2<sup>nd</sup> half, but both defences were
at the top of their game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of
Kayseri shots going over the bar and past the post with Gencler relying on
breakaways for the most part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Then, with a
penalty kicks decider looming, Gencler stunned Kayseri with the winning goal 4
minutes into time added on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From
another Gencler breakaway, Aosman powered his way into the box on the right
avoiding 3 half-hearted tackles, and shot inside the left post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So, Gencler join
Ankaragucu in the last 16, and wouldn’t it be fortuitous if they were drawn
against each other<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>??!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll put the draw up here in the
comments section when known<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Keep watching
this space<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-30857926971272572812024-01-17T10:49:00.001+03:002024-01-17T10:49:38.061+03:00ANKARAGUCU – INTO THE 6th ROUND OF THE TURKISH CUP !<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s6r1Q93iqsYSA7Enzkz39cQxJPi8F9FxoOskReTeQbwxvCEBQEdssPDGu_fAmGU6siWPhJS3pCqxK_XUBi5JRfEgLsjvTQ15BVPo-LLIDcj5Ev0V4IubxLUAOk4i7SwsWOwirBFzGvyaYPKVMnWyc1c9MzOV9LNl2qG1J4eySmAUhV3LKLXQ/s957/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="957" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6s6r1Q93iqsYSA7Enzkz39cQxJPi8F9FxoOskReTeQbwxvCEBQEdssPDGu_fAmGU6siWPhJS3pCqxK_XUBi5JRfEgLsjvTQ15BVPo-LLIDcj5Ev0V4IubxLUAOk4i7SwsWOwirBFzGvyaYPKVMnWyc1c9MzOV9LNl2qG1J4eySmAUhV3LKLXQ/s320/Ankaragucu%20crest.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Ankaragucu
squeezed into the 6<sup>th</sup> Round of The Turkish Cup last night but had to
rely on 2 late penalties to secure a victory which at no time in the match
looked guaranteed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Sure enough, a
3-1 win sounds convincing on paper, but Ankaragucu made heavy weather of it
after a listless and disappointing 1<sup>st</sup> half.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">ANKARAGUCU<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rize<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Bahadir,
Kitsiou, Mert, Mujakic, Hanousek, Pedrinho, Ali Kaan, Morutan, Efkan, Renaldo
and Macheda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes – Atakan,
Tolga, Radakovic and Tasos<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The 1<sup>st</sup>
half was a non-event with the main highlight being the pretty patterns
Ankaragucu was weaving around in their own half of the pitch<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Hanousek was
guilty of some slack back-passes, one of which he was thankful to Bahadir for
making a crucial save.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Macheda had the
only real chance when, just before the half time whistle, he shot tamely at the
goalkeeper.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Also, I lost
count of all the chances which Renaldo scorned with none of them on target.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Into the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half and it was, as you were, with Renaldo and Efkan having reasonable chances,
but both off target.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Then, when I was
contemplating yet another 0-0, Ankaragucu pulled the trigger.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes in
and Macheda broke free on the right, but instead of cutting the ball back to
the unmarked Efkan in the centre of the box, he shot and the ball went out of
play for a corner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">From the
resulting corner, the ball was deflected to the unmarked Ali Kaan on the right
who made no mistake by firing in to put Ankaragucu in pole position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">10 minutes to go
and Renaldo had yet another chance to put the match beyond Rize, but he scuffed
his weak effort which was easily saved.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">But .........
with the full time whistle in sight, Rize conjured up the equaliser to silence
the crowd.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Pala<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>received a pass in the centre about 25 yards
out and let fly with a shot which Bahadir should have managed to tip over the
bar, but he obviously misjudged the flight of the ball which hit the underside
of the bar and in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Into time added
on and Morutan was adjudged to have been brought down in the box and the
referee pointed to the spot.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I’m not
complaining .......BUT ........it was never a penalty in my humble opinion<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">I believe that
the referee was ‘compensating’ for failing to award a genuine penalty a few
minutes earlier when Macheda was unceremoniously hauled to the ground and he
just waved play on<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Referees are
human after all ........... aren’t they<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>???!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Club Captain
Tolga took responsibility and calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to secure
victory and take Ankaragucu a step further forward in the Cup Trail.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However,
Ankaragucu wasn’t quite finished<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">2 minutes later
and another penalty<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Mujakic was up
in attack inside the box on the left and was about to cross the ball into the
centre when he was brought down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No doubt
about it this time ........ stonewall penalty<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Up stepped
Morutan to send a fierce shot into the right with the goalkeeper going the
wrong way.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Alls well that
ends well, and Ankaragucu move into the last 16.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Back to league
business on Saturday when Ankaragucu travel to Adana.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-40225842528407249952024-01-15T14:53:00.001+03:002024-01-15T14:53:44.711+03:00GENCLERBIRLIGI – BACK TO THE DRAW-ing BOARD !!!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCM6Zo5IuXZNfpua2rKPJFxIumruwAkIlQ_Hw1tPrlg8_lhG85q0aqacz0RMbkEwUztCTfjV1jZTioXTaGqNBER6LIhTXv209D6wGSPm2QpMyuemEwRCEUYH0DfOkRPF5rVf45N_qS6oAQQAfY4NRMzyVDtL8Xre5wH791oh0p-DfnRuSJKI_/s2112/Gencler%20crest.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2112" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCM6Zo5IuXZNfpua2rKPJFxIumruwAkIlQ_Hw1tPrlg8_lhG85q0aqacz0RMbkEwUztCTfjV1jZTioXTaGqNBER6LIhTXv209D6wGSPm2QpMyuemEwRCEUYH0DfOkRPF5rVf45N_qS6oAQQAfY4NRMzyVDtL8Xre5wH791oh0p-DfnRuSJKI_/s320/Gencler%20crest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Greetings Kankas
and Kankies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">At the halfway
point in the season, and Gencler seem determined to retain the unlikely
distinction as one of the draw specialists of The Championship League with 7
draws so far in the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(Erzurumspor is leading the race with 8<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>!!).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Gencler is stuck
in 8<sup>th</sup> position in the league, just outside the play-off positions,
and the time is overdue to dispense with winning one point instead of three to
move back into contention for promotion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Umraniye<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>GENCLERBIRLIGI<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Team – Orkun,
Yasin, Yigit, Babacan, Nzaba, Akabueze, Kayode, Kemaloglu, Amilton, Erturk and
M. Yatabare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Substitutes – Aias,
Ozughan and Rodrigues<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In the 1<sup>st</sup>
half last night, both teams were intent on attack, and early on, Yatabare had a
goal bound shot well saved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the
other end, Umraniye hit the underside of the bar with the ball being cleared to
safety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was Gencler
who snatched the initiative when a cross was sent in from the left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yatabare had a slight touch with a
back-header to the unmarked Amilton who made no mistake with his header.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Into the 2<sup>nd</sup>
half and the Umraniye goalkeeper pulled off two great consecutive saves by
Yatabare and Kayode.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both efforts
were destined for the back of the net<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It was not all
one-way traffic with Umraniye playing some attractive football, but their
efforts in the final third was their downfall.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">They missed a
golden opportunity with 15 minutes to go when an attacker was presented with an
open goal but he somehow contrived to screw the ball out off the outside of the
post.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">However, their
persistence finally paid off 5 minutes later with a well deserved
equaliser.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A corner was sent into the
box where Mustafa had time to chest the ball down and fire a shot in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">So, on
reflection, a fair result on the balance of play<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Back to the
DRAW-ing board for Gencler as they prepare for the visit of Sakaryaspor
(currently in the play-off zone) on Sunday 21 January.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">As always, watch
this space for the outcome.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">All the best
from Eski Kanka Jim<o:p></o:p></span></p>Eski Kanka Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409300460469903974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19571982.post-78481079906588654612024-01-13T19:48:00.001+03:002024-01-13T20:11:26.512+03:00Ankaragücü 3-1 Kasimpasa! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3o5FQtDIanfOu9UMuy3o_Fn0RZOlXGBOcsWq5H8BLy-j0KhoaVT00yPF6lVjhFJOqaQsMm6H-KWXjiObMWUberc6lfPO-CZAIm4OmEtUsWGZEl_QnlwnkkUWHboIyLL7ckgObNi_eOmJV-Pk5rYUG5zY4KbAQMLQVrCMHpSfc6uvpRHcIsSkrA/s757/IMG_1959.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="757" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3o5FQtDIanfOu9UMuy3o_Fn0RZOlXGBOcsWq5H8BLy-j0KhoaVT00yPF6lVjhFJOqaQsMm6H-KWXjiObMWUberc6lfPO-CZAIm4OmEtUsWGZEl_QnlwnkkUWHboIyLL7ckgObNi_eOmJV-Pk5rYUG5zY4KbAQMLQVrCMHpSfc6uvpRHcIsSkrA/s320/IMG_1959.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div>Ankaragücü took all 3 points and an important win as they continued the fight against relegation and also another game played behind closed doors due to the stadium ban.</div><div><br /></div><div>Team - Bahadir, Kitsiou, Uros, Mujakic, Atakan, Ali Kaan, Pedrinho, Tasos, Cephas, Morutan, Bajic</div><div><br /></div><div>Subs - Rafal, Hanousek, Tolga, Macheda, Cem, Djokanovic, Sirac, Dogukan, Mert, Hayrullah</div><div><br /></div><div>First chance in the game came for Kasimpasa after a Mujakic mistake but Da Costa could only shoot into the side netting.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the 27th minute Bahadir played a great long ball for Cephas who rounded the keeper and had an empty net and player on the line but he some how shot straight at the Kasimpasa defender. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ten minutes later poor defending from Atakan, and a bad clearance from Bahadir gifted Kasimpasa a goal as Aytac blasted the ball into bottom corner from outside the box.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kasimpasa had another great chance on the 41st minute with only Bahadir to beat but again they hit the side netting. </div><div><br /></div><div>Just before half time Cephas went close but the keeper tipped the ball over for a corner. From the resulting corner Pedrinho put in a good ball and Mujakic headed into the back of the net to make it 1-1.</div><div><br /></div><div>Half Time 1-1</div><div><br /></div><div>Ten minutes into the second half Bajic set up Tasos at the back post who only had the keeper to beat but his shot went high and wide. It’s no wonder he has only scored 1 league goal on 30 games.</div><div><br /></div><div>Minutes later, Morutan played a great long ball for Cephas who brilliantly beat 2 players before setting up Bajic who tapped the ball into the net. 2-1</div><div><br /></div><div>Kasimpasa then had a goal ruled out for hand ball and moments later hit the cross bar from close range as they chased the equaliser.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ankaragücü then killed the game off as Pedrinho capitalised on a mistake in defence as he scored to make it 3-1. That’s 2 assists and a goal for the Portuguese midfielder in the last 2 games as Emre clearly sees him as part of his plans.</div><div><br /></div><div>A good 3 points for Ankaragücü but there is a lot of work to be done. This current group don’t have enough quality to stay up. Emre confirmed after the game that the transfer ban will be lifted and he will bring in 5-6 players. Mert Hakan from Fenerbahce has been mentioned but we will await confirmation.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next up is the home match with Rizespor in the Cup on Tuesday. Emre also wants a full crowd at the game as there is no stadium ban for cup matches.</div>Nadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01426759805328711471noreply@blogger.com1