U23 World League

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Spectators: 7459 (Terracing: 5595, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cahit Atik made the kick off which started today's match. When Under 18 Universe's Cahit Atik in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Defensores De Eilat's goalie prevented a goal. When Under 18 Universe's Cahit Atik in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Defensores De Eilat's goalie prevented a goal. If Cahit Atik had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Under 18 Universe's Cahit Atik in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Defensores De Eilat's goalie prevented a goal. Kamer Başkaynak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cahit Atik blasted a shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hadad Churba having to make a save. Baron Atiyyah could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 17th minute of the match, but Kurtuluş Ünlü made a huge save. Kurtuluş Ünlü made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Baron Atiyyah sent off a good shot on target. Cahit Atik took the ball and in the 20 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hadad Churba. Hadad Churba dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 27 minutes into the game, Under 18 Universe's Cahit Atik nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hadad Churba made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. When the match had gone on for 34 minutes, Cahit Atik put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Hadad Churba. The Under 18 Universe fans' excitement grew in the 38th match minute when Under 18 Universe's Cahit Atik looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 42nd minute, Micah Huldai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hadad Churba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cahit Atik, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. 44 minutes into the game, Metehan Kurboga cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Hadad Churba was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After the first half Under 18 Universe were leading 0-6. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Micah Huldai made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cahit Atik in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hadad Churba saved Defensores De Eilat from getting behind. 57 minutes into the match, Defensores De Eilat's goalkeeper Hadad Churba had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kamer Başkaynak. In the 58th match minute, Under 18 Universe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bora Han Ankaralı to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cahit Atik in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hadad Churba saved Defensores De Eilat from getting behind. Bora Han Ankaralı recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cahit Atik fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hadad Churba having to interfere. Metehan Kurboga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Under 18 Universe's Cahit Atik was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 78th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Cahit Atik in the 81stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hadad Churba, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The Under 18 Universe fans' excitement grew in the 83rd match minute when Under 18 Universe's Cahit Atik looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-8 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The audience was convinced that Cahit Atik's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hadad Churba was relentless in the 88th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kamer Başkaynak in the 91st minute of play forced Defensores De Eilat's goalkeeper Hadad Churba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95th minute, Cahit Atik got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Cahit Atiks short, quick shot in the 96thth minute got Hadad Churba to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Under 18 Universe'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.