World League

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 7771 (Terracing: 5829, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jaspar De Weijgaert started the match with the kick off. Utku Yuvakuran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 9th minute of the match. Jaspar De Weijgaert blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Utku Yuvakuran having to make a save. Robert Tarcu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arpád Hauer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Utku Yuvakuran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 16th minute of the match. Jaspar De Weijgaert blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Utku Yuvakuran having to make a save. 18 minutes into the match, YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's goalkeeper Utku Yuvakuran had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jaspar De Weijgaert. Robert Tarcu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arpád Hauer in the 20th minute of the match. Arpád Hauer kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. With an all-out effort, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Utku Yuvakuran threw himself towards the right post 23 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Jaspar De Weijgaert, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The corner led THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Roman Tomaka to fire away a dangerous shot which Utku Yuvakuran despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's defense didn't have a chance, in the 24th minute, when Jaspar De Weijgaert scored to the left of an out of position Utku Yuvakuran, making the score, 1-0. When THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's goalie prevented a goal. Iurie Ilie hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. 31 minutes into the match, Mesut Onursu notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Robert Tarcu. Robert Tarcu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 34th minute of play forced YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's goalkeeper Utku Yuvakuran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Utku Yuvakuran came out of the goal in the 34th minute to try and stop a shot by THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Jaspar De Weijgaert. But to his dismay, Jaspar De Weijgaert quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. 39 minutes into the match, YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's goal looked a bit too open when Jaspar De Weijgaert came free, but Utku Yuvakuran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's Utku Yuvakuran got control of the ball when Jaspar De Weijgaert tried to sneak it across the goal line. When THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's goalie prevented a goal. After 44 played minutes YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ got a freekick which was hit by Halil Utku Eski. When THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's goalie prevented a goal. After 47 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Mircea Rednic. Robert Tarcu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Özbek Heper, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

55 minutes into the game, Ramiro Teles threw the ball into play from the sideline. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Iurie Ilie quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Utku Yuvakuran stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jaspar De Weijgaert's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. 66 minutes into the match, YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's goal looked a bit too open when Jaspar De Weijgaert came free, but Utku Yuvakuran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 69th minute, Jaspar De Weijgaert got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a rather tough play, YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's Altuğ Talay got a free kick in the 70th minute. YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's Galip Kutalmış was substituted for Daniel Pancu. Altuğ Talay hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Iurie Ilie's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Utku Yuvakuran read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Iurie Ilie in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Utku Yuvakuran saved YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ from getting behind. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Iurie Ilie in the 75th minute. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Codrin Udrescu was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Utku Yuvakuran in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Utku Yuvakuran prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After taking down the ball on THE CRYSTAL SHIP's corner Iurie Ilie fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Utku Yuvakuran quite easily take care of the ball. Utku Yuvakuran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaspar De Weijgaert in the 93rd minute of play. The supporters of YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ booed when THE CRYSTAL SHIP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iurie Ilie didn't get a good kick on the ball. YERSIYAHGOKBEYAZ's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.