U18 World League

XL-Azrail Stadium
Spectators: 7703 (Terracing: 5779, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ali Orhan Karataş kicked off to start the match. If Yavuz Durualp had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 4 minutes into the match, TAXI-MM-'s goalkeeper Damian Şoiman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ali Orhan Karataş. Şentürk Cihanser came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by TAXI-MM-'s Ernest Strugure. But to his dismay, Ernest Strugure quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 11th minute, Mustafa Numan Hançer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th minute, Mugur Milcu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 15 played minutes TAXI-MM- got a freekick which was hit by Panait Ferenț. After 19th play minutes Ali Orhan Karataş shot 1-1, a short shot which went by Damian Şoiman and just under the crossbar into goal. TAXI-MM-'s Damian Şoiman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 24th minute of the match, managed to save TAXI-MM- from getting a goal against them. Mustafa Numan Hançer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Damian Şoiman having to interfere. The referee gave XL-Azrail Team a penalty, 28 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Baykam Özkutsal, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of TAXI-MM-'s Damian Şoiman. 2-1. The XL-Azrail Team fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when XL-Azrail Team's Ali Orhan Karataş looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 39th minute, Yavuz Durualp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Mircea Necșulescu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ali Orhan Karataş recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ernest Strugure to make the kick off. Mugur Milcu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ernest Strugure struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Şentürk Cihanser didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for TAXI-MM-. In the 57th minute, Mustafa Numan Hançer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. TAXI-MM-'s Damian Şoiman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mustafa Numan Hançer in the 61st minute of play. Emil Bodnar's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Şentürk Cihanser - 3-2 was put on the score board in the 63rd minute. When XL-Azrail Team's Ali Orhan Karataş in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAXI-MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. Damian Şoiman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Orhan Karataş, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mugur Milcu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Şentürk Cihanser made a huge save. In the 79thth minute of the game Ali Orhan Karataş who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but TAXI-MM-'s Damian Şoiman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 80 minutes into the match, TAXI-MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Mustafa Numan Hançer came free, but Damian Şoiman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Matei Chelbea kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Damian Şoiman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ali Orhan Karataş in the 84th minute of play. When XL-Azrail Team's Ali Orhan Karataş in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAXI-MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. When XL-Azrail Team's Ali Orhan Karataş in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAXI-MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. XL-Azrail Team walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.