U21 World League

LOI-Arena
Spectators: 8439 (Terracing: 6330, Seating: 1941, VIP seats: 168) In the 8th minute, Mehmet Bedri Ruknettin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bogdan Bogdanović hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. Sören Malmberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rıfat Helvacı in the 11th minute of the match. Sören Malmberg made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Rıfat Helvacı sent off a good shot on target. When Club 23's Cássio Dracena in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LOI's goalie prevented a goal. Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cássio Dracena, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. After a defensive mix-up in LOI's zone, Cássio Dracena stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin came out of the goal and Cássio Dracena tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 30 minutes into the match, Club 23's goal looked a bit too open when Rıfat Helvacı came free, but Sören Malmberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the game, LOI's Rıfat Helvacı nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sören Malmberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Sören Malmberg made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Rıfat Helvacı sent off a good shot on target. Sören Malmberg made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rıfat Helvacı in the 43rd minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rıfat Helvacı to make the kick off. Sören Malmberg stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Numan Tüzel's shot from short distance in the 51st minute. The LOI fans' excitement grew in the 53rd match minute when LOI's Rıfat Helvacı looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The supporters of LOI booed when Club 23 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dacian Săraru didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 57th minute Hikmet Şafakgün shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sören Malmberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sören Malmberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rıfat Helvacı, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cássio Dracena hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. 67 minutes into the match, Club 23's goal looked a bit too open when Önder İlsak came free, but Sören Malmberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 74 in the game by Cássio Dracena from a close distance when the talented Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin managed to make a qualified save. LOI's players were relieved. LOI's Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bogdan Bogdanović in the 81st minute of play. Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bogdan Bogdanović in the 82nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in LOI's zone, Bogdan Bogdanović stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin came out of the goal and Bogdan Bogdanović tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. LOI's Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bogdan Bogdanović in the 91st minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, LOI's goal looked a bit too open when Cássio Dracena came free, but Mehmet Fatih Erbelgin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. LOI had won after a very even match.