World League

Pepsi Arena
Spectators: 7705 (Terracing: 5780, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) Bozkurt's Kai Havertz 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mustafa Hakan Sufi in the 7th minute of play forced MATRIX TEAM's goalkeeper Tobiasz Niedzwiecki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Brad Ridding in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arda Göksel Yalman saved Bozkurt from getting behind. The supporters of Bozkurt booed when MATRIX TEAM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucjan Chmielecki didn't get a good kick on the ball. MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kai Havertz in the 12th minute of play. Olgierd Literski took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tobiasz Niedzwiecki. Tobiasz Niedzwiecki 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. After a defensive mix-up in MATRIX TEAM's zone, Kai Havertz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tobiasz Niedzwiecki came out of the goal and Kai Havertz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Damazy Jakisz kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kai Havertz in the 21st minute of play. With an all-out effort, MATRIX TEAM's Arda Göksel Yalman threw himself towards the right post 28 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Lech Lele, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Tobiasz Niedzwiecki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kai Havertz in the 30th minute of play. In the 31st minute Olgierd Literski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tobiasz Niedzwiecki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Damazy Jakisz kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kai Havertz in the 41st minute of play. MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kai Havertz in the 41st minute of play. Arda Göksel Yalman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tytus Drab, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tobiasz Niedzwiecki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mustafa Hakan Sufi, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. When Lech Lele fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MATRIX TEAM's protests and gave Lech Lele a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Bozkurt booed when MATRIX TEAM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lech Lele didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arda Göksel Yalman was a little too slow when Lech Lele got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 47th minute. The score was now 1-3. The MATRIX TEAM players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Bozkurt were winning 1-3.

Brad Ridding took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arda Göksel Yalman. Arda Göksel Yalman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. Tobiasz Niedzwiecki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mustafa Hakan Sufi, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Bozkurt's Muhammet Çetinel was substituted for Tomasz Laskowski. Kai Havertz made a great header on Bozkurt's corner, it was just that MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki managed to reach the ball for a save. Lucjan Chmielecki charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lucjan Chmielecki the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 66th match minute, MATRIX TEAM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucjan Chmielecki to maneuver through the defense. MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save MATRIX TEAM from getting a goal against them. Tobiasz Niedzwiecki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olgierd Literski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arda Göksel Yalman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tytus Drab in the 73rd minute of the match. MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save MATRIX TEAM from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kai Havertz got free with Tobiasz Niedzwiecki in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 79thth minute of the game Olgierd Literski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kai Havertz in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tobiasz Niedzwiecki prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 83rd minute Emrullah Erboy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tobiasz Niedzwiecki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. MATRIX TEAM's Tobiasz Niedzwiecki proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 86th minute of the match, managed to save MATRIX TEAM from getting a goal against them. In the 87th minute Philippe Albert shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tobiasz Niedzwiecki saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Emrullah Erboy hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After 94 minutes of play, MATRIX TEAM's Brad Ridding made it 3-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arda Göksel Yalman was left in no man's land by his defense there! Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.