World League

1822 Arena
Spectators: 7441 (Terracing: 5582, Seating: 1711, VIP seats: 148) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Asım Üstek took the kick off in the first half of the match. Astor Urtun could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Hacı Ali Ademoğlu made a huge save. Jakob Heinicke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Asım Üstek's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by Independência Futebol's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ali Galip Canver was slow to take the kick. During this time Tavaklı İskelesi FC's players had a chance to rest. 11 minutes into the game, Toto Arebam recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hacı Ali Ademoğlu. Toto Arebam showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Tavaklı İskelesi FC's Hacı Ali Ademoğlu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Tavaklı İskelesi FC from getting a goal against them. 19 minutes into the game, Tansel Çoğun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tavaklı İskelesi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Independência Futebol the free kick. Zé Carlos Vaz hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tavaklı İskelesi FC's goalkeeper Hacı Ali Ademoğlu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 28 minutes Tavaklı İskelesi FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Toto Arebam who took care of the corner kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Rui Terra heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Toto Arebam's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hacı Ali Ademoğlu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toto Arebam, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The supporters of Independência Futebol booed when Tavaklı İskelesi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. İlyas Bakırhan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 38 minutes of play, Independência Futebol's Astor Urtun made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu was left in no man's land by his defense there! 41 minutes into the match, Tavaklı İskelesi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Toto Arebam came free, but Hacı Ali Ademoğlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Toto Arebam lined in a short shot 5-0 behind a frustrated Hacı Ali Ademoğlu. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu was out of position in the 46 minute of play, and Astor Urtun capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Astor Urtun really showed his touch with that goal: 6-0. Independência Futebol's Chiquinho Vander was substituted for Zé Carlos Vaz. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 6-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Astor Urtun made a kick off. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Astor Urtun in the 54th minute of the match. 59 minutes into the game, Independência Futebol's Astor Urtun nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. In the 62nd minute, Toto Arebam got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 65 minutes into the match, Independência Futebol's goal looked a bit too open when Jedrzej Seliga came free, but Jakob Heinicke reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Independência Futebol's Jakob Heinicke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jedrzej Seliga in the 65th minute of play. In the 67th minute, Nicky Butt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jedrzej Seliga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 70 minutes into the match, Tavaklı İskelesi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Astor Urtun came free, but Hacı Ali Ademoğlu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Toto Arebam struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independência Futebol. Toto Arebam scored 9-0 in the 80th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Hacı Ali Ademoğlu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Tavaklı İskelesi FC's zone, Chiquinho Vander stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu came out of the goal and Chiquinho Vander tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Independência Futebol booed when Tavaklı İskelesi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ali Galip Canver didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 97th minute Toto Arebam shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hacı Ali Ademoğlu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hacı Ali Ademoğlu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicky Butt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Independência Futebol walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.