U21 World League

Smyrna
Spectators: 7468 (Terracing: 5602, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) Flamengo CIMZ's Denílson Garcia 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. After having played for 4 minutes, Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bornova's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 7 minutes into the game, Mustafa Anıl Ruknettin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bornova's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Flamengo CIMZ the free kick. In the 7th minute, Mustafa Anıl Ruknettin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 8 minutes into the match, Bornova's goal looked a bit too open when Denílson Garcia came free, but Kerim Sav reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luisão Sabóia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luisão Sabóia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Çeliker Barbaros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kerim Sav made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denílson Garcia in the 20th minute of play. When Bornova's Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan 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 Flamengo CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. Kerim Sav made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denílson Garcia in the 26th minute of play. When Çeliker Barbaros fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bornova's protests and gave Çeliker Barbaros a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Bornova getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Çeliker Barbaros hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wilton Lopes during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Flamengo CIMZ getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Wilton Lopes hit a great ball. Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luisão Sabóia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Luisão Sabóia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. A hard shot by Vedat Arabacıoğlu from long distance, 40 minutes into the match, got Luisão Sabóia's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Halit Tokgöz during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 47th match minute, Bornova was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Halit Tokgöz to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan was the one to do the kick off. Flamengo CIMZ's Luisão Sabóia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Çeliker Barbaros in the 52nd minute of play. Luisão Sabóia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Luisão Sabóia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Denílson Garcia in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kerim Sav saved Bornova from getting behind. The Bornova fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when Bornova's Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Şeref Onatkan hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. The supporters of Flamengo CIMZ booed when Bornova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gláuber dos Santos kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan in the 82nd minute of play forced Flamengo CIMZ's goalkeeper Luisão Sabóia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 84 minutes, Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bornova's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luisão Sabóia came out of the goal in the 86th minute to try and stop a shot by Bornova's Çeliker Barbaros. But to his dismay, Çeliker Barbaros quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. In the 95th minute Mehmet Hamdi Sarphan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luisão Sabóia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.