U23 World League

Gigante de Alberdi
Spectators: 7617 (Terracing: 5769, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 79) Damian Precioso started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 3 played minutes 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB got a freekick which was hit by Buğrahan Ülkü. In the 7th minute Mert Kerdiğe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulino Lizer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 10thth minute of the game Mert Kerdiğe who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Piratas FC's Paulino Lizer was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by Piratas FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Mert Kerdiğe was slow to take the kick. During this time 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's players had a chance to rest. The supporters of Piratas FC booed when 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lauro Guerra didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 24th minute Mert Kerdiğe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paulino Lizer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Damian Precioso got free with Sefa Rahmet in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sefa Rahmet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amadeo Francesco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paulino Lizer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vural Sağlamer in the 32nd minute of play. Paulino Lizer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Buğrahan Ülkü in the 34th minute of the match. 36 minutes into the match, Piratas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mert Kerdiğe came free, but Paulino Lizer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paulino Lizer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mert Kerdiğe, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. 40 minutes into the game, Amadeo Francesco recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sefa Rahmet. Amadeo Francesco showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amadeo Francesco in the 43rd minute of play forced 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's goalkeeper Sefa Rahmet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Piratas FC's Paulino Lizer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vural Sağlamer in the 45th minute of play. Piratas FC's Teodoro Casomiro suffered a torn muscle in his foot after 46 minutes and couldn't finish the game. When Furkan Ünsal fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's protests and gave Furkan Ünsal a yellow card for diving instead. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

After 54 played minutes 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB got a freekick which was hit by Furkan Ünsal. Sefa Rahmet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Precioso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sefa Rahmet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damian Precioso, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. After 67 played minutes 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB got a freekick which was hit by Lauro Guerra. After recieving a nice pass, Piratas FC's David Cordarius tried to score from far away in the 68th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Mert Kerdiğe's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Paulino Lizer firmly grabbed it by the left post. Paulino Lizer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vural Sağlamer in the 73rd minute of the match. 74 minutes into the game, Lauro Guerra recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Paulino Lizer. Lauro Guerra showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Vural Sağlamer charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vural Sağlamer the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Vural Sağlamer got a free kick in the 77th minute. 78 minutes into the game, Damian Precioso cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Sefa Rahmet was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 91 played minutes 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB got a freekick which was hit by Zekeriya Hür. Sefa Rahmet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amadeo Francesco in the 95th minute of the match. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Piratas FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.