U18 World League

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Spectators: 7545 (Terracing: 5660, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) After having played for 5 minutes, Hakkı Kenan Uygun managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MeRSiN-İDMaN-YuRDu's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hakkı Kenan Uygun was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 9 minutes into the game, 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Pascual Roldan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Orhan Hacıahmetoğlu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hakkı Kenan Uygun in the 12th minute of play forced 25 de Abril Futbol Club's goalkeeper Maximo Mitxel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 14 minutes, Halis Miran mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MeRSiN-İDMaN-YuRDu and the 25 de Abril Futbol Club players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 14th minute, Halis Miran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Olcay Orkun Timurkan kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Altuğ Başhekim fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maximo Mitxel having to interfere. Pascual Roldan struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Orhan Hacıahmetoğlu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for 25 de Abril Futbol Club. Orhan Hacıahmetoğlu came out of the goal in the 31st minute to try and stop a shot by 25 de Abril Futbol Club's Pascual Roldan. But to his dismay, Pascual Roldan quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. A collision led to 25 de Abril Futbol Club getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Enzo Jerrald hit a great ball. Abdurrezzak Ünveren in the 39thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Maximo Mitxel, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Maximo Mitxel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hakkı Kenan Uygun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maximo Mitxel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hakkı Kenan Uygun's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in MeRSiN-İDMaN-YuRDu's zone, Pascual Roldan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Orhan Hacıahmetoğlu came out of the goal and Pascual Roldan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Celedonio Fidensio to strike the kick off in the second half. Altuğ Başhekim scored 1-3 in the 54th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Maximo Mitxel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Altuğ Başhekim fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Maximo Mitxel having to interfere. Maximo Mitxel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdurrezzak Ünveren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Maximo Mitxel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Altuğ Başhekim in the 61st minute of play. Hakkı Kenan Uygun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 25 de Abril Futbol Club made a substitution. Alvaro Oxarra replaced Pascual Roldan. Hakkı Kenan Uygun might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Maximo Mitxel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hakkı Kenan Uygun ran back to his position shaking his head. 78 minutes into the game, one of MeRSiN-İDMaN-YuRDu:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After some careless play in the MeRSiN-İDMaN-YuRDu defense, Florentino Nel kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Orhan Hacıahmetoğlu. The MeRSiN-İDMaN-YuRDu fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Orhan Hacıahmetoğlu should have stopped the shot. 90 minutes into the game, one of 25 de Abril Futbol Club:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Alvaro Oxarra managed to get in a good position for a shot. 25 de Abril Futbol Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Alvaro Oxarra was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Orhan Hacıahmetoğlu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Celedonio Fidensio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 99th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 101st minute, Celedonio Fidensio got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The MeRSiN-İDMaN-YuRDu supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching 25 de Abril Futbol Club's performance. The match ended with a win for 25 de Abril Futbol Club.