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Cakir’s kick crucial

THOSE fans who left early missed all the excitement in the Turkish Cup final as Kayserispor beat Genclerbirligi 11-10 in a penalty shootout.

After 120 minutes of tedium, the match exploded into life, with both teams spurning the chance of lifting the trophy before Mehmet Cakir missed the 28th spot kick of the shoot-out.

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