U18 World League

The Funk Factory
Spectators: 7465 (Terracing: 5600, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) Edmonds Grieve sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 7 minutes into the game, Rakı Sevenler FC's Çelikan Safi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bevis Powell made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Bevis Powell showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gürsel Ersever in the 13th minute of the match. After 14 played minutes Sexolution FC got a freekick which was hit by Lauder Trevena. Çelikan Safi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Bevis Powell tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gürsel Ersever fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bevis Powell having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Sexolution FC's Lauder Trevena got a free kick in the 26th minute. Alptuğ Hepyener made an important save on a dangerous shot by Murdock Kaine in the 28th minute. Bevis Powell stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Çelikan Safi's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. Brye Moon kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. In the 34th minute Batıkan Mücip shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bevis Powell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 36th minute Gürsel Ersever shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bevis Powell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Batıkan Mücip in the 39th minute of play forced Sexolution FC's goalkeeper Bevis Powell to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

In the 52nd minute Gürsel Ersever shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bevis Powell saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Çelikan Safis short, quick shot in the 58thth minute got Bevis Powell to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, Rakı Sevenler FC's Bülent Korkmaz got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edmonds Grieve in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alptuğ Hepyener prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Sexolution FC's zone, Gürsel Ersever stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bevis Powell came out of the goal and Gürsel Ersever tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the match clock showed 72 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Gürsel Ersever sped through Sexolution FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Bevis Powell. Alptuğ Hepyener showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Steve Goodwin, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. A collision led to Sexolution FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Al Weatherby hit a great ball. Bevis Powell took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gürsel Ersever, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Murdock Kaine fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sexolution FC's protests and gave Murdock Kaine a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Sexolution FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Murdock Kaine hit a great ball. The Rakı Sevenler FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.