U23 World League

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Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tuncer İribaş took the kick off in the first half of the match. Savaşer Hakyemez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sever Piţurcă in the 3rd minute of the match. Savaşer Hakyemez didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Sever Piţurcă went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Aristide Răduț showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mehmet Emre Mansız, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 15thth minute of the game Tuncer İribaş who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC TraLaLa's Aristide Răduț was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alperen Kantara in the 18th minute of play forced FC TraLaLa's goalkeeper Aristide Răduț to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mehmet Emre Mansız in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aristide Răduț saved FC TraLaLa from getting behind. When City Friseur Wuppertal's Tuncer İribaş in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC TraLaLa's goalie prevented a goal. A nice corner shot did that Mevlüt İncel got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Aristide Răduț quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Mădălin Bobailă charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mădălin Bobailă the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 26 played minutes FC TraLaLa got a freekick which was hit by Mădălin Bobailă. Aurelian Marincean hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In the 29thth minute of the game Paul Romeo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but City Friseur Wuppertal's Savaşer Hakyemez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Aristide Răduț stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tuncer İribaş's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Leontin Medrea kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Mevlüt İncel kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Savaşer Hakyemez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuel Pușcariu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Emanuel Pușcariu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After the first half FC TraLaLa were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Paul Romeo made the kick off in the second half. Paul Romeo's late challenge caught a City Friseur Wuppertal's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paul Romeo helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to FC TraLaLa getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Paul Romeo hit a great ball. Emanuel Pușcariu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Aristide Răduț made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tuncer İribaş in the 62nd minute of play. When Mevlüt İncel fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored City Friseur Wuppertal's protests and gave Mevlüt İncel a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, City Friseur Wuppertal's Mevlüt İncel got a free kick in the 76th minute. Emanuel Pușcariu kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Ahmet Çelik charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ahmet Çelik the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ahmet Çelik kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. If Sever Piţurcă had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Costin Mocanu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Savaşer Hakyemez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. FC TraLaLa were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over City Friseur Wuppertal's much stronger midfield.