U18 World League

Kyle Kuzma 204535399
Spectators: 7519 (Terracing: 5640, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) MegaFenerbahce's Ulu Oylum started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 4th minute, Faik Oğuralp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 9 minutes into the match, MegaFenerbahce's goalkeeper Rafet Akçiçek had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Celedonio Gaizkine. Rafet Akçiçek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeo Mannie, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the game, Quebrachitos FC's Tadeo Mannie nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rafet Akçiçek made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After 18 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for MegaFenerbahce! Gualterio Loco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kuzey Baran in the 27th minute of the match. Atilano Qwinton hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Tadeo Mannie fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafet Akçiçek having to interfere. Alex Sarr in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rafet Akçiçek, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Tadeo Mannie took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rafet Akçiçek. Rafet Akçiçek dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. 41 minutes into the match Celedonio Gaizkine climbed in front of goal and pressed up 4-0 in the right cross behind a totally surprised Rafet Akçiçek. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alex Sarr made a kick off. After 56 minutes, Godfredo Artal mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Quebrachitos FC and the MegaFenerbahce players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Quebrachitos FC getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Godfredo Artal hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Celedonio Gaizkine in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafet Akçiçek prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 61st minute Tadeo Mannie shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafet Akçiçek saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Quebrachitos FC booed when MegaFenerbahce was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferdi Çaykara didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 71st minute Tadeo Mannie shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafet Akçiçek saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Faik Oğuralp's late challenge caught a Quebrachitos FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Faik Oğuralp helped the player get up and apologised. After 72 played minutes MegaFenerbahce got a freekick which was hit by Faik Oğuralp. Rafet Akçiçek took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeo Mannie, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 85 minutes into the match, MegaFenerbahce's goal looked a bit too open when Tadeo Mannie came free, but Rafet Akçiçek reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 87th minute Alex Sarr shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafet Akçiçek saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 91 played minutes MegaFenerbahce got a freekick which was hit by Ferdi Çaykara. 92 minutes into the match, Quebrachitos FC's Alex Sarr sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rafet Akçiçek narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Faik Oğuralp hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match.