U21 World League

Estádio Canindé
Spectators: 7579 (Terracing: 5685, Seating: 1743, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Yaşar Akbuğ made the kick off which started today's match. Yaşar Akbuğ received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Régis Castro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 6thth minute of the game Yaşar Akbuğ who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Portuguesa's Régis Castro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Portuguesa booed when HORIZZONT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zeng Lin Jian didn't get a good kick on the ball. HORIZZONT's Rüştü Recber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedro Augusto de Barros in the 8th minute of play. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Portuguesa's goalkeeper Régis Castro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Portuguesa getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Maicon Munhoz hit a great ball. Régis Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nuh Sadreddin in the 11th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yaşar Akbuğ in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Régis Castro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When HORIZZONT's Yaşar Akbuğ in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Portuguesa's goalie prevented a goal. When HORIZZONT's Yaşar Akbuğ in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Portuguesa's goalie prevented a goal. Régis Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Şaban Kayıhan in the 26th minute of play. The supporters of Portuguesa booed when HORIZZONT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erkut Yatuk didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sidnei Faria fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rüştü Recber having to interfere. In the 33rd minute Yaşar Akbuğ shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Régis Castro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Régis Castro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yaşar Akbuğ in the 34th minute of the match. The supporters of HORIZZONT booed when Portuguesa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juarês Maranhense didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37thth minute of the game Yaşar Akbuğ who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Portuguesa's Régis Castro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When HORIZZONT's Yaşar Akbuğ in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Portuguesa's goalie prevented a goal. Régis Castro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zeng Lin Jian in the 47th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Pedro Augusto de Barros to strike the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Portuguesa's Régis Castro got control of the ball when Yaşar Akbuğ tried to sneak it across the goal line. HORIZZONT's Şaban Kayıhan got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gonçalo de Souza charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gonçalo de Souza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 53rd minute, Gonçalo de Souza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match clock showed 57 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Yaşar Akbuğ sped through Portuguesa's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Régis Castro. Rüştü Recber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pedro Augusto de Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. 63 minutes into the match, Sidnei Faria had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rüştü Recber. HORIZZONT's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sidnei Faria was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. 66 minutes in the game, Zeng Lin Jian fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Régis Castro having to interfere. Yaşar Akbuğ sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 84 minutes into the match, Portuguesa's goalkeeper Régis Castro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Yaşar Akbuğ. A hard shot 87 in the game by Yaşar Akbuğ from a close distance when the talented Régis Castro managed to make a qualified save. Portuguesa's players were relieved. In the 88th minute, Mirza Yazargil 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. After 89 played minutes Portuguesa got a freekick which was hit by Maicon Munhoz. With a little luck, Portuguesa's Régis Castro got control of the ball when Nuh Sadreddin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Yaşar Akbuğ took the ball and in the 91 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Régis Castro. Régis Castro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. Régis Castro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yaşar Akbuğ in the 96th minute of the match. The HORIZZONT supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing HORIZZONT would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.