U21 World League

Jayme Cintra
Spectators: 8478 (Terracing: 6360, Seating: 1949, VIP seats: 169) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Wilfredo Cefero kicked off to start the match. 11 minutes into the match, Ezber Bozan FK's goal looked a bit too open when Wilfredo Cefero came free, but Nofre Amorebieta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvise Nasuti in the 14th minute of play forced Galo do Japi's goalkeeper Delfim Chaves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute of the game Anderson de Brito made a throw-in which Wilfredo Cefero played forward. A throw-in in the 18th minute of the game was made by Nejat Lebib with Alvise Nasuti as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Galo do Japi's attentive Laerte Moraes managed to snatch the ball when Nejat Lebib made a throw-in in the 25th minute of the game. Dagoberto Tande could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but Nofre Amorebieta made a huge save. Corryn Veloz kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. The supporters of Ezber Bozan FK booed when Galo do Japi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Souto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Delfim Chaves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bahattin Pektürk, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Galo do Japi's attentive Gene Simons managed to snatch the ball when Nejat Lebib made a throw-in in the 51st minute of the game. After 51 played minutes Galo do Japi got a freekick which was hit by Gene Simons. In the 52nd minute Bahattin Pektürk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Delfim Chaves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fernandinho Pinheiro hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Ezber Bozan FK made a substitution. Suat Akdağ replaced Kemalettin Tolun. A collision led to Galo do Japi getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Fernandinho Pinheiro hit a great ball. In the 65th minute, Galo do Japi's Zé Paulo Rossi seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Zé Paulo Rossi the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Galo do Japi protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Zé Paulo Rossi had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In the 64th minute, one of Galo do Japi: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 Galo do Japi. 68 minutes into the match, Galo do Japi's goal looked a bit too open when Onur Ali Şen came free, but Delfim Chaves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Onur Ali Şen in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Delfim Chaves saved Galo do Japi from getting behind. Ezber Bozan FK were awarded a corner in the 70th minute after Galo do Japi's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Elberg Monte took the corner. Delfim Chaves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Onur Ali Şen in the 72nd minute of the match. In the 75th minute Hayati Uğurhan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Delfim Chaves saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wilfredo Cefero in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nofre Amorebieta saved Ezber Bozan FK from getting behind. Corryn Veloz kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Hayati Uğurhan's late challenge caught a Galo do Japi's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hayati Uğurhan helped the player get up and apologised. Hayati Uğurhan kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Galo do Japi's Fernandinho Pinheiro got a free kick in the 82nd minute. 84 minutes into the match, Galo do Japi's goal looked a bit too open when Elberg Monte came free, but Delfim Chaves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Galo do Japi getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Fernandinho Pinheiro hit a great ball. In the 88th minute, Ezber Bozan FK's Onur Ali Şen dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. Through an outstanding action, after 90 minutes, Delfim Chaves successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Elberg Monte's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Delfim Chaves firmly grabbed it by the left post. Delfim Chaves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Onur Ali Şen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Galo do Japi fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Ezber Bozan FK were clearly better and deserved to take the win.