U18 World League

Gold Raiders Arena
Spectators: 7554 (Terracing: 5667, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Roberto Baggio kicked off to start the match. Anton Medlen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mustafa Kemal, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. If Göksel Esenboğa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Altan Şahdar kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Anton Medlen. That made the score 1-0 in the 8 minute of play. Göksel Esenboğa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Anton Medlen made a huge save. In the 20th match minute, FC rossoneri SENICA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miroslav Kavalec to maneuver through the defense. After 24 minutes, Uygur Üstüner mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gold Raiders FC and the FC rossoneri SENICA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 24 played minutes Gold Raiders FC got a freekick which was hit by Uygur Üstüner. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabriel Múdry in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Selahaddin Tozun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gold Raiders FC's Selahaddin Tozun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabriel Múdry in the 28th minute of play. Roberto Baggio hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Selahaddin Tozun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Múdry in the 35th minute of the match. Altan Şahdar kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. With a little luck, FC rossoneri SENICA's Anton Medlen got control of the ball when Göksel Esenboğa tried to sneak it across the goal line. Filip Klíma fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Selahaddin Tozun having to interfere. Selahaddin Tozun came out of the goal in the 44th minute to try and stop a shot by FC rossoneri SENICA's Gabriel Múdry. But to his dismay, Gabriel Múdry quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. After the first half FC rossoneri SENICA were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Altan Şahdar stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Anton Medlen didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Göksel Esenboğa went, in the 54th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. 60 minutes into the game, FC rossoneri SENICA's Gabriel Múdry nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Selahaddin Tozun made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. Gabriel Múdry recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Roberto Baggio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Selahaddin Tozun made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Gold Raiders FC's zone, Gabriel Múdry stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Selahaddin Tozun came out of the goal and Gabriel Múdry tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rahmi Alanson charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rahmi Alanson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Rahmi Alanson kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the match, Roberto Baggio dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Selahaddin Tozun, 2-4. In the 74th minute, Peter Tirpák hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Altan Şahdar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 2-5 became the score in the 84th minute when Roberto Baggio elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. The supporters of FC rossoneri SENICA booed when Gold Raiders FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gencer Barkan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Gold Raiders FC's zone, Gabriel Múdry stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Selahaddin Tozun came out of the goal and Gabriel Múdry tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The FC rossoneri SENICA players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.