U21 World League

Barut arena
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cássio Cortez made the kick off which started today's match. Inácio Cortez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mustafa Necati Başok in the 3rd minute of play. Sabadim Harammes PRD's Inácio Cortez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mustafa Necati Başok in the 4th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Sarı kaya FK's goal looked a bit too open when Amílcar Mourinho came free, but Furkan Gurbet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Sarı kaya FK's goal looked a bit too open when Leonel Brochado came free, but Furkan Gurbet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Taro Misaki hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. After having played for 19 minutes, Amílcar Mourinho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sabadim Harammes PRD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Amílcar Mourinho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cássio Cortez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cássio Cortez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Furkan Gurbet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonel Brochado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Taro Misaki in the 29th minute of play forced Sabadim Harammes PRD's goalkeeper Inácio Cortez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Furkan Gurbet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cássio Cortez in the 32nd minute of play. Mustafa Necati Başok received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Inácio Cortez came out and tried to block the shot, but Mustafa Necati Başok slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 37th minute. Edip Demirtekin kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Sabadim Harammes PRD's Joaquim Corte-Real got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Furkan Gurbet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amílcar Mourinho, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Taro Misaki made the kick off in the second half. Leandro Marega hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. After 57 played minutes Sabadim Harammes PRD got a freekick which was hit by Cássio Cortez. Inácio Cortez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mustafa Necati Başok in the 61st minute of play. Menderes Tekdoğan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Inácio Cortez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 69 minutes into the game, Mustafa Necati Başok cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Inácio Cortez was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 77 minutes into the match, Sarı kaya FK's goal looked a bit too open when Leonel Brochado came free, but Furkan Gurbet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Furkan Gurbet made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cássio Cortez in the 80th minute. In the 83rd match minute, Sarı kaya FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edip Demirtekin to maneuver through the defense. Menderes Tekdoğan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Inácio Cortez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. Sarı kaya FK's Furkan Gurbet proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Sarı kaya FK from getting a goal against them. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.