U18 World League

FC FiratRom
Spectators: 8035 (Terracing: 6027, Seating: 1848, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mert Kerdiğe kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mert Kerdiğe in the 6th minute of play forced FCFiratRom's goalkeeper Kamber Sefaaddin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 7 minutes into the match, Mert Kerdiğe had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Kamber Sefaaddin. FCFiratRom's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mert Kerdiğe was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mert Kerdiğe in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kamber Sefaaddin saved FCFiratRom from getting behind. After some careless play in the FCFiratRom defense, Mert Kerdiğe kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kamber Sefaaddin. The FCFiratRom fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kamber Sefaaddin should have stopped the shot. After a rather tough play, 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Mert Kerdiğe got a free kick in the 16th minute. Haşim Resat's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mevlüt Işınsu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mert Kerdiğe in the 33rd minute of play forced FCFiratRom's goalkeeper Kamber Sefaaddin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's zone, Haşim Resat stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mevlüt Işınsu came out of the goal and Haşim Resat tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Haşim Resat made a kick off. Mevlüt Işınsu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Haşim Resat went, in the 53rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. 59 minutes had been played when some careless play by FCFiratRom's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nuratay Yergin was slow to take the kick. During this time 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's players had a chance to rest. Mevlüt Işınsu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Haşim Resat's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Afşar Dağasan was substituted for Alim Akburç. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB made a substitution. Erberk Tayman replaced Yavuz Selim Tunçdağ. In the 68th minute, Enis Behiç Kocak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mevlüt Işınsu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tolgahan Tardu in the 70th minute of play. After a rather tough play, FCFiratRom's Sezen Rüştü got a free kick in the 70th minute. In the 73rd minute, Mert Kerdiğe got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Mert Kerdiğe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Kamber Sefaaddin made a huge save. Through an outstanding action, after 83 minutes, Kamber Sefaaddin successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 84 minutes into the match, FCFiratRom's goal looked a bit too open when Poyraz Kerdiğe came free, but Kamber Sefaaddin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB booed when FCFiratRom was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serter İlkutay didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 91 played minutes 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB got a freekick which was hit by Mert Kerdiğe. 92 minutes into the game, Afşar Dağasan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FCFiratRom the free kick. The supporters of FCFiratRom booed when 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afşar Dağasan didn't get a good kick on the ball. FCFiratRom succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB had controlled the match.