U18 World League

GreenUnited Arena
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Taci Kılınç kicked off to start the match. Avni Toydeniz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xalbador Gamiz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Taci Kılınç's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xalbador Gamiz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. Avni Toydeniz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Xalbador Gamiz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 11th minute, Jacindo Llantaron hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gartzen Pons hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Avni Toydeniz struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Xalbador Gamiz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for DARK HARBOR. In the 27th minute Avni Toydeniz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xalbador Gamiz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute, GreenUnited's Lop Ramallal dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. A collision led to GreenUnited getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Domenico Solarriba hit a great ball. When Rıza Sezginay fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DARK HARBOR's protests and gave Rıza Sezginay a yellow card for diving instead. Rıza Sezginay hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. 35 minutes into the game, Zarbonin Sotuela recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ergincan Başdoğan. Zarbonin Sotuela showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. DARK HARBOR's Rıza Sezginay got his second yellow card of the match in the 42nd minute. The referee ordered Rıza Sezginay off the ground. Rıza Sezginay kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Adrio Mañe during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Lop Ramallal to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 58th minute, Lop Ramallal made a precise shot to the right of Ergincan Başdoğan. DARK HARBOR's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Avni Toydeniz kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in DARK HARBOR's zone, Lop Ramallal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ergincan Başdoğan came out of the goal and Lop Ramallal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 70th minute, Jacindo Llantaron hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Avni Toydeniz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Xalbador Gamiz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xalbador Gamiz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Avni Toydeniz in the 92nd minute of play. Gabrio Dozal's late challenge caught a DARK HARBOR's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gabrio Dozal helped the player get up and apologised. 96 minutes into the game, one of GreenUnited:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. When the match had been going on for 98 minutes, DARK HARBOR's Taci Kılınç got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Xalbador Gamiz. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. GreenUnited had won after a very even match.