U23 World League

Oscar A. Ruggeri
Spectators: 7444 (Terracing: 5584, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) 7 minutes into the match, FC Kopenalguen's goal looked a bit too open when Mustafa Cumhur Altun came free, but Constantino Herena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Umut İnceman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Fikri Sakman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Constantino Herena tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 12 minutes into the match, FC Kopenalguen's goal looked a bit too open when Zafer Benlioğlu came free, but Constantino Herena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abdulmelik Helvacıoğlu in the 13th minute of play forced FC Kopenalguen's goalkeeper Constantino Herena to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mustafa Cumhur Altun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mustafa Cumhur Altun in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Constantino Herena prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When ÇORUM FK's Mustafa Cumhur Altun in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Kopenalguen's goalie prevented a goal. Umut İnceman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bruno Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Zafer Benlioğlu kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 39 minutes into the game, David Bizi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Kopenalguen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ÇORUM FK the free kick. After 39 played minutes FC Kopenalguen got a freekick which was hit by David Bizi. Umut İnceman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bruno Maiorga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute, Mustafa Cumhur Altun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 44 minutes into the game, Abdulmelik Helvacıoğlu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ÇORUM FK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Kopenalguen the free kick. FC Kopenalguen's Bruno Maiorga got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Mustafa Cumhur Altun had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Bruno Maiorga made the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the game, Fikri Sakman recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Constantino Herena. Fikri Sakman showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Constantino Herena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zafer Benlioğlu in the 59th minute of play. Semi Afak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Through an outstanding action, after 65 minutes, Constantino Herena successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. If Bruno Maiorga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bruno Maiorga struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Umut İnceman didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Kopenalguen. Umut İnceman didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Aaron Salomone went, in the 72nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Bruno Maiorga's late challenge caught a ÇORUM FK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bruno Maiorga helped the player get up and apologised. In the 74th minute, Bruno Maiorga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zafer Benlioğlu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Constantino Herena made a huge save. After a rather tough play, FC Kopenalguen's Victorino Pierres got a free kick in the 82nd minute. 83 minutes into the match, Feyzullay Şahbazoğlu notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of FC Kopenalguen's Constantino Herena. Constantino Herena was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Victorino Pierres sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If David Bizi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. ÇORUM FK's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.