U23 World League

Ali Gaffar Okan Stad
Spectators: 7483 (Terracing: 5614, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ali Orhan Tankan made the kick off which started today's match. ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆ were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after Harkujärve JK's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ali Orhan Tankan took the corner. Ali Orhan Tankan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 23 minutes, Janno Arumäe mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Harkujärve JK and the ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆ players grew even worse after the yellow card. Janno Arumäe hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Harkujärve JK's Silver Saluste got control of the ball when Ali Orhan Tankan tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bedirhan Osman got free with Silver Saluste in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Harkujärve JK's defense didn't have a chance, in the 26th minute, when Bedirhan Osman scored to the left of an out of position Silver Saluste, making the score, 2-0. ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆'s Ali Orhan Tankan got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Ali Orhan Tankan came up free with the goalie in the 34th minute, the ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ali Orhan Tankan couldn't finish the play. ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆'s Ali Orhan Tankan was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 38th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Harkujärve JK's zone, Ali Orhan Tankan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Silver Saluste came out of the goal and Ali Orhan Tankan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 44th match minute, ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bayındır Mehmet Özdoğan to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tiit Kääpa in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mutlu Şafakgün saved ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆ from getting behind. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Janno Arumäe made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tiit Kääpa got free with Mutlu Şafakgün in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Through an outstanding action, after 55 minutes, Mutlu Şafakgün successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Bayındır Mehmet Özdoğan charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bayındır Mehmet Özdoğan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Bayındır Mehmet Özdoğan kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Akın Kaymaz kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ali Orhan Tankan in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Silver Saluste saved Harkujärve JK from getting behind. Kuno Kubja hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Mutlu Şafakgün showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Janno Arumäe, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After a rather tough play, ☆Atar Yemez Spor Kulübü☆'s Ünal Boyraz got a free kick in the 79th minute. Harkujärve JK's Silver Saluste played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali Orhan Tankan in the 83rd minute of play. Mutlu Şafakgün made an important save on a dangerous shot by Martin Üksvärav in the 91st minute.