U21 World League

Büyük Türk Stadı
Spectators: 8180 (Terracing: 6137, Seating: 1881, VIP seats: 162) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ervin DeJesus made the kick off which started today's match. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Ian Chapui proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save Racing Miami Futbol Club from getting a goal against them. 14 minutes into the match, Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalkeeper Ian Chapui had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Martxel Bernia. Martxel Bernia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ian Chapui read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Martxel Bernia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ian Chapui read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. In the 23rd minute, Merrill Banks made a precise shot to the right of Adam Owsiak. 61 Büyük Türk FK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. A hard shot 31 in the game by Martxel Bernia from a close distance when the talented Ian Chapui managed to make a qualified save. Racing Miami Futbol Club's players were relieved. In the 33rd minute, Martxel Bernia ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ian Chapui was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Racing Miami Futbol Club made a substitution. Denny Godwin replaced Nelson Frazier. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Aras Daman made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Merrill Banks left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Racing Miami Futbol Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. In the 57th minute Martxel Bernia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ian Chapui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Martxel Bernia took the ball and in the 59 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ian Chapui. Ian Chapui dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. After a defensive mix-up in 61 Büyük Türk FK's zone, Merrill Banks stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adam Owsiak came out of the goal and Merrill Banks tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 61 Büyük Türk FK made a substitution. Wilfried Zaha replaced Mateo Iturri. Racing Miami Futbol Club made a substitution. Lyle Macias replaced Ervin DeJesus. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalkeeper Ian Chapui, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Racing Miami Futbol Club's zone, Martxel Bernia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ian Chapui came out of the goal and Martxel Bernia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ian Chapui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martxel Bernia in the 73rd minute of play. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Ian Chapui played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martxel Bernia in the 75th minute of play. In the 78th minute, Genaro Cassidy left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Racing Miami Futbol Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. When Martxel Bernia came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the 61 Büyük Türk FK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Martxel Bernia couldn't finish the play. Martxel Bernia struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Ian Chapui didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for 61 Büyük Türk FK. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martxel Bernia in the 93rd minute of play forced Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalkeeper Ian Chapui to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.