U21 World League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 7764 (Terracing: 5824, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 154) Miguel Merentiel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 2nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Recep Talha Bircan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aarón Anselmino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Recep Talha Bircan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aarón Anselmino in the 9th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gencay Reşan during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, XL-Azrail Team's Gencay Reşan got a free kick in the 10th minute. XL-Azrail Team's Recep Talha Bircan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edinson Cavani in the 11th minute of play. Ahmet Ziya Sabih charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ahmet Ziya Sabih the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 12th match minute, XL-Azrail Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Ziya Sabih to maneuver through the defense. During the 13th minute of the match Gencay Reşan completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Gencay Reşan a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to XL-Azrail Team getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Ogün Balcıoğlu hit a great ball. In the 18th minute Edinson Cavani shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Recep Talha Bircan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 18 minutes into the game, Abuba Akotonon FC's Edinson Cavani nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Recep Talha Bircan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. XL-Azrail Team's Recep Talha Bircan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aarón Anselmino in the 21st minute of play. Recep Talha Bircan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Merentiel in the 30th minute of play. Recep Talha Bircan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aarón Anselmino in the 32nd minute of play. In the 34th minute, Edinson Cavani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aarón Anselmino in the 40th minute of play forced XL-Azrail Team's goalkeeper Recep Talha Bircan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hipolito Piarres was the one to do the kick off. Recep Talha Bircan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edinson Cavani in the 58th minute of the match. XL-Azrail Team's Recep Talha Bircan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aarón Anselmino in the 67th minute of play. Recep Talha Bircan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Merentiel in the 69th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Abuba Akotonon FC's Evaristo Loramendi got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Amadeo Jatsu made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Ali Orhan Karataş sent off a good shot on target. Hipolito Piarres scored 2-0 in the 80th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Recep Talha Bircan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Recep Talha Bircan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miguel Merentiel in the 83rd minute of the match. 85 minutes into the match, XL-Azrail Team's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Merentiel came free, but Recep Talha Bircan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Recep Talha Bircan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Ostargi in the 87th minute of the match. In the 88th minute Aarón Anselmino shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Recep Talha Bircan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 96 minutes into the match, XL-Azrail Team's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Merentiel came free, but Recep Talha Bircan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 96th minute Miguel Merentiel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Recep Talha Bircan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Abuba Akotonon FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.