World League

Topaltı Arena
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Basmane Texas's Gürsel Aksel 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. Bruno Confesor made in the 6th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Basmane Texas's Ulvi Gencal. 7 minutes into the match, Basmane Texas's Gürsel Aksel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Andrey Dvoryankin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Gürsel Aksel in the 14thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Andrey Dvoryankin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Basmane Texas's Franco Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paolo Rossi in the 15th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, Basmane Texas's goal looked a bit too open when Anton Kirilchenko came free, but Franco Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Arsenal F.C.'s Andrey Dvoryankin got control of the ball when Gürsel Aksel tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gürsel Aksel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Andrey Dvoryankin made a huge save. The crowd rose to their feet as Basmane Texas's Gürsel Aksel slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Andrey Dvoryankin. That made the score 1-0 after 23 minutes of play. After 25 played minutes Arsenal F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Trond Bom. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arsenal F.C.'s goalkeeper Andrey Dvoryankin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Paolo Rossi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 30 minutes into the match, Basmane Texas's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo Rossi came free, but Franco Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 31 minutes into the game, Bruno Confesor threw the ball into play from the sideline. Basmane Texas's Erik Allikmäe quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. If Gürsel Aksel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Andrey Dvoryankin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gürsel Aksel in the 32nd minute. In the 34th minute, Gürsel Aksel left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Basmane Texas fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Paolo Rossi hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Basmane Texas's Gürsel Aksel got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 40 minutes into the game, Basmane Texas's Gürsel Aksel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andrey Dvoryankin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gürsel Aksel got free with Andrey Dvoryankin in the 45th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 46 minutes into the match, Basmane Texas's goal looked a bit too open when Daniil Fomin came free, but Franco Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniil Fomin to strike the kick off in the second half. After 51 played minutes Basmane Texas got a freekick which was hit by Liviu Marinescu. Franco Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniil Fomin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andrey Dvoryankin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gürsel Aksel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Basmane Texas's Franco Armani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paolo Rossi in the 61st minute of play. In the 66th minute, Gürsel Aksel left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Basmane Texas fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. Arsenal F.C. made a substitution. Lazo Ziya replaced Paolo Rossi. Basmane Texas's Ayi Yılmaz was substituted for Risto Luite. Basmane Texas made a substitution. Lionel-Andrés Messia replaced Aslan Hagi. In the 71st minute, Lou Lou hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gürsel Aksel might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Andrey Dvoryankin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gürsel Aksel ran back to his position shaking his head. Arsenal F.C.'s Andrey Dvoryankin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gürsel Aksel in the 76th minute of play. 85 minutes into the match, Gürsel Aksel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andrey Dvoryankin. Arsenal F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gürsel Aksel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. When Basmane Texas's Gürsel Aksel in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Arsenal F.C.'s Andrey Dvoryankin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gürsel Aksel in the 91st minute of play. The supporters of Arsenal F.C. booed when Basmane Texas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lionel-Andrés Messia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andrey Dvoryankin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gürsel Aksel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 97th minute Basmane Texas were awarded a corner. Borys Budarz went to the cornerflag to take it. Basmane Texas were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Arsenal F.C. for a fine match.