U23 World League

FILBERT STREET
Spectators: 7751 (Terracing: 5815, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 2nd minute of the game. One of Leicester Foxes Academy:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of ALTAY MYTHS:s goal. When Leicester Foxes Academy's Kelvin Eyre in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ALTAY MYTHS's goalie prevented a goal. Graeme McLise showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Paixão in the 8th minute of the match. Mahmut Torel was out of position in the 9 minute of play, and Kelvin Eyre capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Kelvin Eyre really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. In the 13th minute Berkay Akdurmuş shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Graeme McLise saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, ALTAY MYTHS's goalkeeper Mahmut Torel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alan Young. After a rather tough play, ALTAY MYTHS's Marco Paixão got a free kick in the 15th minute. Mahmut Torel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kelvin Eyre in the 26th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Leicester Foxes Academy's Mahmut Torel threw himself towards the right post 27 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Alan Young, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Alan Young had several of the ALTAY MYTHS's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 29 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 2-2 score and a disappointed Mahmut Torel as he didn't even see the shot coming. Graeme McLise showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marco Paixão in the 33rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alan Young in the 36th minute of play forced ALTAY MYTHS's goalkeeper Mahmut Torel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th match minute, ALTAY MYTHS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mansur Arıhan to maneuver through the defense. Alan Young struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Mahmut Torel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leicester Foxes Academy. Alan Young kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Saip Doğanlar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 52nd minute Saip Doğanlar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Graeme McLise saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Graeme McLise made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saip Doğanlar in the 55th minute of play. Saip Doğanlar took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Graeme McLise. Graeme McLise dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. Steve Walsh charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Steve Walsh the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Leicester Foxes Academy getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Steve Walsh hit a great ball. 63 minutes into the match, Leicester Foxes Academy's goalkeeper Graeme McLise had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marco Paixão. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Saip Doğanlar in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Graeme McLise saved Leicester Foxes Academy from getting behind. 65 minutes into the match, ALTAY MYTHS's goal looked a bit too open when Tod Noble came free, but Mahmut Torel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leicester Foxes Academy's Graeme McLise proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Leicester Foxes Academy from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marco Paixão got free with Graeme McLise in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Alan Young managed to get in a good position for a shot. Leicester Foxes Academy's supporters rose to their feet, but Alan Young was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mahmut Torel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. ALTAY MYTHS's Berkan Şahit was substituted for Saip Doğanlar. Tod Noble kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Marco Paixãos short, quick shot in the 94thth minute got Graeme McLise to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. ALTAY MYTHS's Marco Paixão was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 94th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal.