U18 World League

☆ZEYTİNBURNU ARENA☆
Spectators: 7463 (Terracing: 5598, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Conrado Ilixo kicked off to start the match. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind ATE AFC's goalkeeper Higinio Garikoitz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Higinio Garikoitz came out of the goal in the 12th minute to try and stop a shot by ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953's Neşat Şahin. But to his dismay, Neşat Şahin quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. After a rather tough play, ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953's Ahmet Korkut Samin got a free kick in the 27th minute. 31 minutes into the game, Ali Behzat Eygül was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ATE AFC the free kick. In the 31st minute, Ali Behzat Eygül hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 33 minutes into the game, Conrado Ilixo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ATE AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953 the free kick. The supporters of ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953 booed when ATE AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Conrado Ilixo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cayetano Liberto charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cayetano Liberto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 38 minutes into the game, Neşat Şahin recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Higinio Garikoitz. Neşat Şahin showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Niša Topcu during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Neşat Şahin made the kick off in the second half. Conrado Ilixo was shown his second yellow card after 56 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953 made a substitution. Güneş Bilgiç replaced Korkutalp Ongul. After a rather tough play, ATE AFC's Conrado Ilixo got a free kick in the 59th minute. After a defensive mix-up in ATE AFC's zone, Neşat Şahin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Higinio Garikoitz came out of the goal and Neşat Şahin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 81 played minutes ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953 got a freekick which was hit by Bulut Akçan. If Neşat Şahin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Neşat Şahin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 93 minutes, Neşat Şahin made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. ATE AFC's Higinio Garikoitz tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. ☆ZEYTİNBURNUSPOR™1953's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.