Friendly League

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Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Under 18 Universe's Kadri Coşan 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. Gigio Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kadri Coşan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gigio Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hulusi Berkman in the 9th minute of play. HollywooDogs's Gigio Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ümit Akersoy in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kadri Coşan in the 15th minute of play forced HollywooDogs's goalkeeper Gigio Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 16 minutes, Hulusi Berkman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Under 18 Universe's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hulusi Berkman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 17th match minute, HollywooDogs was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Celsinho Couto to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ümit Akersoy in the 19th minute of play forced HollywooDogs's goalkeeper Gigio Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gigio Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hulusi Berkman, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. If Görkem Mümtaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Under 18 Universe getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Göktuğ Boysel hit a great ball. After 35 minutes, Samuca Donatello mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the HollywooDogs and the Under 18 Universe players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to HollywooDogs getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Samuca Donatello hit a great ball. Lucas Ribéry came free with the goalkeeper in the 40th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Tahsin Orguntay could save by the left post. With 41 minutes on the clock, Balamir Taykoç commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 42nd minute, Balamir Taykoç hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. HollywooDogs's Sidnei Xavier got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 45th minute, Asrın Peyami hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lucas Ribéry was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, HollywooDogs's goal looked a bit too open when Ümit Akersoy came free, but Gigio Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gigio Buffon was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ümit Akersoy showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 60 minute of play. HollywooDogs's Ademar Santana was substituted for Wilson Motta. HollywooDogs's Ricardo Bittencourt was substituted for Samuca Donatello. In the 68th minute, Under 18 Universe's Ümit Akersoy ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gigio Buffon. Gigio Buffon yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Ümit Akersoy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Gigio Buffon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Régis Batista received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Tahsin Orguntay tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Ribéry in the 78th minute of play forced Under 18 Universe's goalkeeper Tahsin Orguntay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ümit Akersoy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Celsinho Couto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Tahsin Orguntay tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Celsinho Couto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tahsin Orguntay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Manoel Porto, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. 92 minutes into the match, Under 18 Universe's goal looked a bit too open when Régis Batista came free, but Tahsin Orguntay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 95th minute, Gil Bastos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Under 18 Universe 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.