U18 World League

Lions Den
Spectators: 7805 (Terracing: 5855, Seating: 1795, VIP seats: 155) Simon Slater showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yüksel Mukaddes, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sertel Yasun in the 11th minute of play forced Leicester Lions's goalkeeper Simon Slater to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Simon Slater showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdulkerim Necmi in the 17th minute of the match. The referee felt a red card was in order, 19 minutes into the game, when Felix Bacon put in a rough tackle. The supporters of Osmanlı İmparatorluğu booed when Leicester Lions was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Bacon didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Osmanlı İmparatorluğu's İlhan Karataş in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Leicester Lions's goalie prevented a goal. Verne Silvester sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 35 minutes into the match, Sertel Yasun notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Leicester Lions's Simon Slater. Simon Slater was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Leicester Lions players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Osmanlı İmparatorluğu were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. İlhan Karataş was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, Leicester Lions's Rod Reading got a free kick in the 56th minute. Leicester Lions's Simon Slater played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abdulkerim Necmi in the 73rd minute of play. Simon Slater made an important save on a dangerous shot by İlhan Karataş in the 77th minute. In the 83rd minute, Muhammet Uğurlubay hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cengizhan Akgüngör took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ashley Hamilton, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Leicester Lions getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Beinn Medley hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Ahmet Korkut Sav managed to get in a good position for a shot. Osmanlı İmparatorluğu's supporters rose to their feet, but Ahmet Korkut Sav was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Simon Slater breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Osmanlı İmparatorluğu eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.