U18 World League

FC Lothlorien
Spectators: 7736 (Terracing: 5803, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 154) Vatan Yalaz made the kick off and thus started the match. 3 minutes into the game, Fc Lothlorien's Marcu Panait nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ali Kağan Başayoğlu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 6 minutes into the match, Fc Lothlorien's goal looked a bit too open when Aras Görkem Yazar came free, but Marian Dudău reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 7 played minutes Fc Lothlorien got a freekick which was hit by Luca Zglimbea. Marian Dudău showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aras Görkem Yazar, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 16th minute, İlbey Acem hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 17th minute of the match Valer Mălaimare sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ali Kağan Başayoğlu skillfully saved the ball. Marian Dudău showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vatan Yalaz in the 20th minute of the match. Marian Dudău made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arın Nazım in the 23rd minute of play. 61 PIMMS FC's Ali Kağan Başayoğlu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcu Panait in the 24th minute of play. Marian Dudău made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vatan Yalaz in the 25th minute of play. Marian Dudău made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vatan Yalaz in the 28th minute of play. After some careless play in the Fc Lothlorien defense, Vatan Yalaz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marian Dudău. The Fc Lothlorien fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marian Dudău should have stopped the shot. Mugurel Chelaru's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ali Kağan Başayoğlu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Fc Lothlorien's zone, Aras Görkem Yazar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marian Dudău came out of the goal and Aras Görkem Yazar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 43 minutes into the match, Vatan Yalaz notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Fc Lothlorien's Marian Dudău. Marian Dudău was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After the first half 61 PIMMS FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Marian Dudău was a little too slow when Vatan Yalaz got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 52nd minute. The score was now 1-3. Adam Beton was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 57 minutes into the match. In the 58th match minute, 61 PIMMS FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adam Beton to maneuver through the defense. 61 PIMMS FC's Ali Kağan Başayoğlu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valer Mălaimare in the 59th minute of play. Valer Mălaimare, 62 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After a rather tough play, Fc Lothlorien's Luca Zglimbea got a free kick in the 68th minute. 61 PIMMS FC's Ahmet Vefik Onursal was substituted for Mustafa Cumhur Taşkınay. Fc Lothlorien's Mugurel Chelaru pulled a muscle in his back after 71 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Melih Cevdet Latif was shown his second yellow card after 71 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Melih Cevdet Latif hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. In the 81st minute, Arın Nazım 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. A hard shot by Ahmet Vefik Onursal from long distance, 85 minutes into the match, got Marian Dudău's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. The crowd rose to their feet as 61 PIMMS FC's Arın Nazım slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marian Dudău. That made the score 1-4 after 90 minutes of play. Fc Lothlorien's Marcu Panait got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Fc Lothlorien fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. 61 PIMMS FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.