U18 World League

Springfield Stadium
Spectators: 7755 (Terracing: 5818, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Luisão Sabóia started the match with the kick off. Conrado Linares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kenan Yıldız, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Frederico de Moraes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ibirama Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Frederico de Moraes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Recep Talha Tanbek breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 30th minute Poyraz Kerdiğe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Conrado Linares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 34 minutes, Frederico de Moraes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ibirama Futebol Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frederico de Moraes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Poyraz Kerdiğe in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Conrado Linares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 41 minutes into the match, Luisão Sabóia had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Recep Talha Tanbek. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Luisão Sabóia was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Poyraz Kerdiğe struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Conrado Linares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

52 minutes in the game, Kenan Yıldız fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Conrado Linares having to interfere. Poyraz Kerdiğe's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 55thth minute, Conrado Linares skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After a rather tough play, Ibirama Futebol Clube's Manfredo Guedes got a free kick in the 58th minute. With his leg Conrado Linares managed to avoid a goal in the 62ndth minute, when 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Poyraz Kerdiğe fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 62nd minute, Frederico de Moraes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Poyraz Kerdiğe in the 63rd minute of play forced Ibirama Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Conrado Linares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Poyraz Kerdiğe in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Conrado Linares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 69 minutes into the match, José Vítor de Azevedo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Recep Talha Tanbek. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that José Vítor de Azevedo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. A hard shot 75 in the game by Poyraz Kerdiğe from a close distance when the talented Conrado Linares managed to make a qualified save. Ibirama Futebol Clube's players were relieved. Recep Talha Tanbek showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luisão Sabóia in the 77th minute of the match. In the last second Conrado Linares throw himself and got hold of the ball when Poyraz Kerdiğe in the 81stth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Luisão Sabóia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ibirama Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Luisão Sabóia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Recep Talha Tanbek breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 93rd minute, Aşır Yalınalp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ibirama Futebol Clube's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.