U18 World League

MAXIM
Spectators: 7729 (Terracing: 5798, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marc Albom kicked off to start the match. Yavuzalp Ozansu struck a weak shot in the 2nd minute. André Olenberg didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi. Sten Johnsson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 20th minute Marc Albom shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alemdar Uğurel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Herman Harman hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. 23 minutes into the match, SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi's Suat Nuralp broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 26 minutes into the match, TSIGALKO's goal looked a bit too open when Suat Nuralp came free, but André Olenberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 27 played minutes TSIGALKO got a freekick which was hit by Peter Telin. After 30 minutes, Tage Njurenius mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the TSIGALKO and the SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 31st minute there was a penalty for SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi. Suat Nuralp stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving André Olenberg. 1-1. André Olenberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Kaan Zeki in the 35th minute of the match. When Ali Kaan Zeki got free in front of the goal in the 44th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. André Olenberg was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Suat Nuralp to strike the kick off in the second half. After 52 played minutes TSIGALKO got a freekick which was hit by Peter Telin. When SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi's Suat Nuralp 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 TSIGALKO's goalie prevented a goal. When Suat Nuralp came up free with the goalie in the 55th minute, the SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Suat Nuralp couldn't finish the play. In the 71st match minute, SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Davut Ongul to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Isac Andersson managed to get in a good position for a shot. TSIGALKO's supporters rose to their feet, but Isac Andersson was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alemdar Uğurel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alemdar Uğurel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rutger Enström in the 80th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.