U18 World League

Estadio Santa Gala
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Libertad made the kick off which started today's match. Çağlar Ulağ recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 10th minute, Clemente Hondo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Kültepe Spor Kulübü booed when Tiburones Rojos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramon Gora didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iker Darien made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cevat Mansur in the 16th minute of play. Tiburones Rojos's Iker Darien played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orhan Veli Maksut in the 17th minute of play. Gökberk Beytekin kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Rüknettin Demirbaş came out of the goal in the 20th minute to try and stop a shot by Tiburones Rojos's Modesto Marin. But to his dismay, Modesto Marin quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. 26 minutes into the game, Orhan Veli Maksut was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kültepe Spor Kulübü's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tiburones Rojos the free kick. After 27 played minutes Kültepe Spor Kulübü got a freekick which was hit by Orhan Veli Maksut. 30 minutes into the match, Tiburones Rojos's goal looked a bit too open when Çağlar Ulağ came free, but Iker Darien reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd minute, Gökberk Beytekin made a precise shot to the right of Iker Darien. Tiburones Rojos's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Iker Darien took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gökberk Beytekin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the match, Tiburones Rojos's goal looked a bit too open when Gökberk Beytekin came free, but Iker Darien reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 wind increased when Gökberk Beytekin made the kick off in the second half. Iker Darien showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gürkan Bahadıroğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Iker Darien made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gökberk Beytekin in the 58th minute of play. Rüknettin Demirbaş showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Libertad, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. The supporters of Tiburones Rojos booed when Kültepe Spor Kulübü was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cevat Mansur didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Ramon Gora had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Maximino Vellito was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 77 minutes into the match. In the 77th minute, one of Tiburones Rojos:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Tiburones Rojos. Iker Darien made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Gökberk Beytekin sent off a good shot on target. Ramon Gora received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Rüknettin Demirbaş tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iker Darien made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gökberk Beytekin in the 98th minute. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.