U18 World League

U18U Arena
Spectators: 7380 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 100) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aurelio Baladi took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some careless play in the Under 18 Universe defense, Aurelio Baladi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tahsin Orguntay. The Under 18 Universe fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tahsin Orguntay should have stopped the shot. Lucas Cesaro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Esat Umay's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. Under 18 Universe were awarded a corner in the 14th minute after Gastres FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kadri Coşan took the corner. In the 15th match minute, Gastres FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aurelio Baladi to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 18 in the game by Esat Umay from a close distance when the talented Lucas Cesaro managed to make a qualified save. Gastres FC's players were relieved. In the 19th minute, Orhan Veli Tokyürek hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mehmet Osman Pekşen kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, Under 18 Universe's goal looked a bit too open when Cornelio Quiroga came free, but Tahsin Orguntay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esat Umay in the 26th minute of play forced Gastres FC's goalkeeper Lucas Cesaro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Under 18 Universe's Tahsin Orguntay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Calvino in the 27th minute of play. The supporters of Under 18 Universe booed when Gastres FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elias Oto didn't get a good kick on the ball. 31 minutes into the match, Under 18 Universe's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Baladi came free, but Tahsin Orguntay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ahmet Oğuz Salti lost his temper 35 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 35th minute of the game. One of Under 18 Universe:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Gastres FC:s goal. The referee gave Gastres FC a penalty, 38 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Aurelio Baladi, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Under 18 Universe's Tahsin Orguntay. 0-2. Esat Umay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 48 minutes into the match, Under 18 Universe's Cem Kırca sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lucas Cesaro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The Under 18 Universe players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Gastres FC were winning 0-2.

Tahsin Orguntay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Calvino in the 51st minute of play. Tahsin Orguntay was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but David Calvino showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 54 minute of play. Orhan Veli Tokyürek sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Gastres FC's Marco Endura got a free kick in the 70th minute. Kadri Coşan took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 70th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Lucas Cesaro. Gastres FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Javier Stephen was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 80 minutes into the match. In the 80th minute, one of Gastres FC: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 Gastres FC. In the 82nd minute, Kadri Coşan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Lucas Cesaro was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-4. 97 minutes into the match, Gastres FC's goal looked a bit too open when Esat Umay came free, but Lucas Cesaro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gastres FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.