Friendly League

U18U Arena
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) LA PANDILLA LOCA's Elpidio Lehior started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The crowd rose to their feet as Hulusi Berkman kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Virgilio Kiliz. That made the score 1-0 in the 4 minute of play. Tahsin Orguntay didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Elpidio Lehior went, in the 7th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Görkem Mümtaz in the 19th minute of play forced LA PANDILLA LOCA's goalkeeper Virgilio Kiliz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elpidio Lehior in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tahsin Orguntay prevented the ball from getting in the gole. LA PANDILLA LOCA's Virgilio Kiliz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save LA PANDILLA LOCA from getting a goal against them. Tahsin Orguntay came out of the goal in the 26th minute to try and stop a shot by LA PANDILLA LOCA's Pedro Ospetsu. But to his dismay, Pedro Ospetsu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. With a little luck, LA PANDILLA LOCA's Virgilio Kiliz got control of the ball when Hulusi Berkman tried to sneak it across the goal line. Kadri Coşan's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 32ndth minute, Virgilio Kiliz skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Virgilio Kiliz was a little too slow when Ümit Akersoy got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 34th minute. The score was now 2-2. In the 37th minute Pedro Ospetsu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tahsin Orguntay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Under 18 Universe's Tahsin Orguntay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ezequiel Modestio in the 42nd minute of play. In the 46th play minute Hulusi Berkman came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Virgilio Kiliz. 3-2. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-2 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kadri Coşan to make the kick off. After 51 minutes, Atalan Maruf mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Under 18 Universe and the LA PANDILLA LOCA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 51 played minutes Under 18 Universe got a freekick which was hit by Atalan Maruf. Pedro Ospetsu might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tahsin Orguntay. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Pedro Ospetsu ran back to his position shaking his head. Osman Ali Seyyid hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. 56 minutes into the match, Pedro Ospetsu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tahsin Orguntay. Under 18 Universe's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Pedro Ospetsu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-3. Ümit Akersoy hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. A hard shot 62 in the game by Pedro Ospetsu from a close distance when the talented Tahsin Orguntay managed to make a qualified save. Under 18 Universe's players were relieved. After 77 played minutes Under 18 Universe got a freekick which was hit by Balamir Taykoç. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ümit Akersoy in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Virgilio Kiliz saved LA PANDILLA LOCA from getting behind. Virgilio Kiliz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Görkem Mümtaz went, in the 82nd minute, to the upper right corner, 4-3 was the resulting score. In the 85th minute Kadri Coşan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Virgilio Kiliz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Balamir Taykoç charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Balamir Taykoç the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Balamir Taykoç hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Asrın Peyami during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Under 18 Universe getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Asrın Peyami hit a great ball. Under 18 Universe's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.