U23 World League

BANAT ARENA
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Denizhan Özmert kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the game, Nae Bleoancă was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BANAT VIOLA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Eregliweb the free kick. In the 3rd minute, one of BANAT VIOLA:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for BANAT VIOLA. Emilio Miconi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Denizhan Özmert in the 10th minute of the match. Aysan Okanay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emilio Miconi having to interfere. Liviu Hănescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ali Atıf Rüştü having to interfere. Ali Atıf Rüştü made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Liviu Hănescu in the 18th minute of play. With a little luck, Eregliweb's Ali Atıf Rüştü got control of the ball when Costică Chira tried to sneak it across the goal line. Aysan Okanay kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Liviu Hănescu hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. BANAT VIOLA's Emilio Miconi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denizhan Özmert in the 28th minute of play. Isac Răduț could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Ali Atıf Rüştü made a huge save. Ali Atıf Rüştü showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gigi Barbu, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Hürkan Olgunsu kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Isac Răduț got free with Ali Atıf Rüştü in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ali Atıf Rüştü showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Hănescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Isac Răduțs short, quick shot in the 42ndth minute got Ali Atıf Rüştü to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Nadir Akyol's late challenge caught a BANAT VIOLA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nadir Akyol helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of BANAT VIOLA booed when Eregliweb was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nadir Akyol didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emilio Miconi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Denizhan Özmert, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

After 54 minutes, Liviu Hănescu made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Eregliweb's Ali Atıf Rüştü tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 57th minute Liviu Hănescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ali Atıf Rüştü saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to BANAT VIOLA getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Liviu Hănescu hit a great ball. BANAT VIOLA made a substitution. Mihai Tatulici replaced Remus Vasiliu. Ali Atıf Rüştü showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isac Răduț, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Isac Răduț received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Ali Atıf Rüştü tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ali Atıf Rüştü made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isac Răduț in the 69th minute of play. Ali Atıf Rüştü showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Liviu Hănescu in the 71st minute of the match. In the 72nd minute, Hürkan Olgunsu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Denizhan Özmert struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Emilio Miconi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Eregliweb. If Aysan Okanay had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Denizhan Özmert during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 80th match minute, Eregliweb was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denizhan Özmert to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in BANAT VIOLA's zone, Denizhan Özmert stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emilio Miconi came out of the goal and Denizhan Özmert tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, BANAT VIOLA's Emilio Miconi got control of the ball when Hürkan Olgunsu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Denizhan Özmert recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 86 played minutes Eregliweb got a freekick which was hit by Aysan Okanay. Nae Bleoancă hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. 93 minutes into the match, Eregliweb's goal looked a bit too open when Liviu Hănescu came free, but Ali Atıf Rüştü reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ali Atıf Rüştü came out of the goal in the 96th minute to try and stop a shot by BANAT VIOLA's Gigi Barbu. But to his dismay, Gigi Barbu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. BANAT VIOLA had played much better football throughout.