U23 World League

Arena Black Bird
Spectators: 7536 (Terracing: 5653, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Amauri Barbosa made the kick off which started today's match. Cristiano Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu in the 9th minute of play. Cristiano Albuquerque showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu in the 13th minute of the match. Cristiano Albuquerque took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristiano Albuquerque showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. The supporters of Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ booed when A.C Barak was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilfried Zaha didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 19th minute, Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu made a precise shot to the right of Cristiano Albuquerque. Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 22 minutes in the game, Amauri Barbosa fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Uğuralp Vasfi having to interfere. Dries Mertens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 30 in the game by Amauri Barbosa from a close distance when the talented Uğuralp Vasfi managed to make a qualified save. A.C Barak's players were relieved. Shi Guang Feng's late challenge caught a Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Shi Guang Feng helped the player get up and apologised. Shi Guang Feng hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Cristiano Albuquerque showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. In the 41stth minute of the game Ahmet Bülent Ruhi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's Cristiano Albuquerque was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goal looked a bit too open when Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu came free, but Cristiano Albuquerque reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th minute, Maura Icardi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. A.C Barak were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu made a kick off. When Fred Zonta fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's protests and gave Fred Zonta a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Fred Zonta hit a great ball. When A.C Barak's Dries Mertens in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's goalie prevented a goal. Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristiano Albuquerque made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ahmet Bülent Ruhi in the 61st minute of play. When Maurinho Porto fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Black Bird United ƘԼƛƝ's protests and gave Maurinho Porto a yellow card for diving instead. With his leg Cristiano Albuquerque managed to avoid a goal in the 65thth minute, when A.C Barak's Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to A.C Barak getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Dries Mertens hit a great ball. In the 71st minute Ademar Abraão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Uğuralp Vasfi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 76th minute of the match, Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Cristiano Albuquerque saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 86th minute A.C Barak were awarded a corner. Dries Mertens went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on A.C Barak's corner Dries Mertens fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Cristiano Albuquerque quite easily take care of the ball. 91 minutes into the game, Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cristiano Albuquerque. Uğuralp Ahmetoğlu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2.