U18 World League

Xtra Advantage
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) Vefa İlenç made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ludvig Sandberg in the 4th minute. Vefa İlenç showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sverker Hedström in the 5th minute of the match. George Berg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Faruk Hasanoğlu in the 10th minute of the match. The supporters of KOCAELİSPOR booed when Team Xtra personell was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ludvig Sandberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 24th minute, Semih Eraslan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. KOCAELİSPOR's Vefa İlenç proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save KOCAELİSPOR from getting a goal against them. 34 minutes into the match, KOCAELİSPOR's goalkeeper Vefa İlenç had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sverker Hedström. After 36 played minutes KOCAELİSPOR got a freekick which was hit by Gökhan Akbaşak. Team Xtra personell's Anthon Klint got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ersin Kahveci's late challenge caught a Team Xtra personell's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ersin Kahveci helped the player get up and apologised. In the 39th match minute, KOCAELİSPOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ersin Kahveci to maneuver through the defense. Anthon Klint kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. The supporters of KOCAELİSPOR booed when Team Xtra personell was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anthon Klint didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Team Xtra personell players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. KOCAELİSPOR were winning 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sümer Ruşen to strike the kick off in the second half. George Berg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Altan Toygun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sümer Ruşen got free with George Berg in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. George Berg was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Altan Toygun showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 56 minute of play. KOCAELİSPOR's Vefa İlenç played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sverker Hedström in the 59th minute of play. In the 60th match minute, KOCAELİSPOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ersin Kahveci to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Team Xtra personell's George Berg got control of the ball when Sümer Ruşen tried to sneak it across the goal line. KOCAELİSPOR's Vefa İlenç played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Billy Johnsson in the 65th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Altan Toygun during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Team Xtra personell booed when KOCAELİSPOR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Altan Toygun didn't get a good kick on the ball. KOCAELİSPOR's Cumali Aktaç was substituted for Ali Faruk Hasanoğlu. In the 67th minute, Altan Toygun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Erling Westerberg took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 68th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Vefa İlenç. KOCAELİSPOR's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After having played for 69 minutes, Altan Toygun managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. KOCAELİSPOR's supporters crossed their fingers, but Altan Toygun was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to KOCAELİSPOR getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Zekai Hallaç hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bo Frisk during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Team Xtra personell's Bo Frisk got a free kick in the 73rd minute. 76 minutes into the match, Team Xtra personell's goalkeeper George Berg had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sümer Ruşen. Team Xtra personell's George Berg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sümer Ruşen in the 77th minute of play. When KOCAELİSPOR's Altan Toygun in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Team Xtra personell's goalie prevented a goal. In the 83rd minute, Aral Yalın hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 84 played minutes, Team Xtra personell's Edvin Käller shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Vefa İlenç came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Team Xtra personell reached it. Kamer Şensal's late challenge caught a Team Xtra personell's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kamer Şensal helped the player get up and apologised. When KOCAELİSPOR's Sümer Ruşen in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Team Xtra personell's goalie prevented a goal. KOCAELİSPOR's Cumali Aktaç got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Team Xtra personell supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching KOCAELİSPOR's performance. The match ended with a win for KOCAELİSPOR.