U23 World League

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Spectators: 8000 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) Ezber Bozan FK's Esen Zaik played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bill Fitzpatrick in the 3rd minute of play. Esen Zaik stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bill Fitzpatrick's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. In the 17th minute of the match FC NILS got a corner. Ezber Bozan FK's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Americo Portas ran over to the corner to take the kick. In the 20th minute Domenik de Vos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Åke Utter saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kurt Ahlerot kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute of the match Domenik de Vos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Åke Utter skillfully saved the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Domenik de Vos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Åke Utter was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The long shot by Americo Portas in the 32nd minute really tested Esen Zaik's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 33rd minute of the match FC NILS got a corner. Ezber Bozan FK's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Americo Portas ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Americo Portas almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ezber Bozan FK's Esen Zaik did a great save. Bill Fitzpatrick might have been able to make a better finish in the 38th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Esen Zaik. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bill Fitzpatrick ran back to his position shaking his head. Esen Zaik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bill Fitzpatrick, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC NILS's Åke Utter played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elberg Monte in the 39th minute of play. Åke Utter showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elberg Monte, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Åke Utter showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Domenik de Vos in the 45th minute of the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zebastian Palmkvist was the one to do the kick off. Åke Utter showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bastian Schweinsteiger, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. In the 53rd minute, Son Aslan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ezber Bozan FK's Esen Zaik played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kurt Ahlerot in the 56th minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Ezber Bozan FK's goal looked a bit too open when Kurt Ahlerot came free, but Esen Zaik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ferdi Kadıoğlu hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Ezber Bozan FK's Alvise Nasuti was substituted for Domenik de Vos. Ezber Bozan FK made a substitution. Onur Ali Şen replaced Bahattin Pektürk. Ferdi Kadıoğlu kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Åke Utter showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elberg Monte, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Ezber Bozan FK's Esen Zaik played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bill Fitzpatrick in the 66th minute of play. Åke Utter made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alvise Nasuti in the 67th minute of play. Esen Zaik came out of the goal in the 78th minute to try and stop a shot by FC NILS's Kurt Ahlerot. But to his dismay, Kurt Ahlerot quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. 81 minutes into the match, Ezber Bozan FK's goal looked a bit too open when Christer Boberg came free, but Esen Zaik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, FC NILS's Åke Utter got control of the ball when Alvise Nasuti tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alvise Nasuti in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Åke Utter prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Pasha Bollen fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC NILS's protests and gave Pasha Bollen a yellow card for diving instead. Pasha Bollen kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. When Alvise Nasuti came up free with the goalie in the 87th minute, the Ezber Bozan FK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alvise Nasuti couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Onur Ali Şen in the 89th minute of play forced FC NILS's goalkeeper Åke Utter to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Esen Zaik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pol Putov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alvise Nasuti could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Åke Utter made a huge save. In the 95th minute, Kemalettin Tolun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ezber Bozan FK walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.