U23 World League

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Spectators: 7705 (Terracing: 5780, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Şehzade Sümer made the kick off which started today's match. 2 minutes into the match, ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ's goal looked a bit too open when Paco Cabedo came free, but Yaser Topuz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 4 minutes into the match, Okan Melih dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Juan Pedro Owen, 1-0. İrfan-Can Kahveci could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Juan Pedro Owen made a huge save. Yaser Topuz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Juan María Maeztu went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. After 15 played minutes CRUZ DEL SUR got a freekick which was hit by 姚坚朋. Okan Melih's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Juan Pedro Owen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Şehzade Sümer came free with the goalkeeper in the 25th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Juan Pedro Owen could save by the left post. Juan Pedro Owen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bora Han Hanecioğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. In the 29th minute of the match, Bora Han Hanecioğlu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Juan Pedro Owen saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With 31 minutes on the clock, 姚坚朋 commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 32 played minutes CRUZ DEL SUR got a freekick which was hit by 姚坚朋. Bora Han Hanecioğlu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan María Maeztu in the 34th minute of play forced ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ's goalkeeper Yaser Topuz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Şehzade Sümer could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Juan Pedro Owen made a huge save. Şehzade Sümer in the 40thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Juan Pedro Owen, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Juan Pedro Owen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bora Han Hanecioğlu in the 41st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Okan Melih in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Pedro Owen saved CRUZ DEL SUR from getting behind. 46 minutes had been played when some careless play by CRUZ DEL SUR's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bora Han Hanecioğlu was slow to take the kick. During this time ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ's players had a chance to rest. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Juan María Maeztu was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ's Feridun Yeler got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Yaser Topuz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paco Cabedo in the 53rd minute. Juan Pedro Owen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Okan Melih in the 55th minute of the match. 57 minutes into the match, ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ's goal looked a bit too open when Juan María Maeztu came free, but Yaser Topuz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Juan María Maeztu in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yaser Topuz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 62nd minute, Bora Han Hanecioğlu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. CRUZ DEL SUR's Vid Murgelj was substituted for Francisco Cruz. After 63 played minutes ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ got a freekick which was hit by Bora Han Hanecioğlu. Juan Pedro Owen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from İrfan-Can Kahveci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan María Maeztu in the 71st minute of play forced ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ's goalkeeper Yaser Topuz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 73 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ЧΙ ƝƖ̇ƘƠMЄƊƖ̇ƛ ƑƘ! In the 81st minute, Maurín Angulo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 84th minute Okan Melih shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan Pedro Owen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Yaser Topuz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan María Maeztu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 96th minute, J.P. Cruz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. CRUZ DEL SUR's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.