U23 World League

Arena Tingui
Spectators: 7477 (Terracing: 5609, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) Vista Alegre FC's Norberto de Azevedo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Kurtuluş Gelenbe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 9 played minutes Darıca Gençlerbirliği got a freekick which was hit by Ferhat Reis. Ergin Ceviz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Norberto de Azevedo in the 10th minute. Mehmet Arif İsmet kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Darıca Gençlerbirliği's Mehmet Arif İsmet got a free kick in the 15th minute. The supporters of Darıca Gençlerbirliği booed when Vista Alegre FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evaristo Alves didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedrão Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kurtuluş Gelenbe, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Ergin Ceviz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evaristo Alves, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Norberto de Azevedo got free with Ergin Ceviz in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 36 played minutes Darıca Gençlerbirliği got a freekick which was hit by Mehmet Arif İsmet. When Kurtuluş Gelenbe fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Darıca Gençlerbirliği's protests and gave Kurtuluş Gelenbe a yellow card for diving instead. Kurtuluş Gelenbe kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

54 minutes into the match, Vista Alegre FC's Evaristo Alves sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ergin Ceviz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ergin Ceviz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Norberto de Azevedo's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. In the 57th minute, Alexsandro Alvarenga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kurtuluş Gelenbe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Darıca Gençlerbirliği's Ergin Ceviz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Norberto de Azevedo in the 68th minute of play. Kurtuluş Gelenbe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kurtuluş Gelenbe kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. 77 minutes into the game, Alexsandro Alvarenga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vista Alegre FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Darıca Gençlerbirliği the free kick. A collision led to Vista Alegre FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Alexsandro Alvarenga hit a great ball. Kurtuluş Gelenbe could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Pedrão Sarmento made a huge save. 80 minutes had been played when some careless play by Vista Alegre FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Aybar Niyazi was slow to take the kick. During this time Darıca Gençlerbirliği's players had a chance to rest. Ergin Ceviz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cauan Marinho, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. A collision led to Darıca Gençlerbirliği getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Mehmet Arif İsmet hit a great ball. Evaristo Alves received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Ergin Ceviz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 92nd match minute, Darıca Gençlerbirliği was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ferhat Reis to maneuver through the defense.