U21 World League

Gladiátor Aréna
Spectators: 7651 (Terracing: 5740, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) Şentürk Cihanser showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juraj Šesták in the 3rd minute of the match. Pavol Šmajda could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Şentürk Cihanser made a huge save. A collision led to XL-Azrail Team getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Sacit Erenoz hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ali Orhan Karataş in the 14th minute of play forced FC Gladiators Milošová's goalkeeper Binjamin Provoost to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ondrej Babčan kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Binjamin Provoost made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ali Orhan Karataş in the 22nd minute of play. Binjamin Provoost stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ali Orhan Karataş's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. XL-Azrail Team's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Ivan Smatana 27 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. Arif Memduh Tenzil struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Binjamin Provoost didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for XL-Azrail Team. Şentürk Cihanser didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Pavol Šmajda went, in the 32nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Ali Orhan Karataş's late challenge caught a FC Gladiators Milošová's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ali Orhan Karataş helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, XL-Azrail Team's Ali Orhan Karataş got a free kick in the 35th minute. Şentürk Cihanser showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pavol Šmajda, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ahmet Ziya Sabih during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ahmet Ziya Sabih kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. The supporters of XL-Azrail Team booed when FC Gladiators Milošová was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Smatana didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Ali Orhan Karataş's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Binjamin Provoost was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. Binjamin Provoost showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ali Orhan Karataş, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Binjamin Provoost showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Orhan Karataş in the 47th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pavol Šmajda made a kick off. Mustafa Hakan Ersalmış's late challenge caught a FC Gladiators Milošová's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mustafa Hakan Ersalmış helped the player get up and apologised. Mustafa Hakan Ersalmış hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Şentürk Cihanser showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Smatana in the 53rd minute of the match. Şentürk Cihanser took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pavol Šmajda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 57th match minute, XL-Azrail Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yavuz Durualp to maneuver through the defense. Ali Orhan Karataş in the 59thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Binjamin Provoost, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Binjamin Provoost showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arif Memduh Tenzil in the 63rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Gladiators Milošová's Juraj Matto got a free kick in the 69th minute. The supporters of FC Gladiators Milošová booed when XL-Azrail Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gökmen Seçkiner didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 73 minutes, Ali Orhan Karataş managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. XL-Azrail Team's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ali Orhan Karataş was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 75th minute, Juraj Šesták made a precise shot to the right of Şentürk Cihanser. XL-Azrail Team's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. Binjamin Provoost showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ali Orhan Karataş, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Ali Orhan Karataş could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Binjamin Provoost made a huge save. 84 minutes into the match, FC Gladiators Milošová's goalkeeper Binjamin Provoost had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sacit Erenoz. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ali Orhan Karataş in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Binjamin Provoost saved FC Gladiators Milošová from getting behind. In the 90th match minute, FC Gladiators Milošová was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Smatana to maneuver through the defense. XL-Azrail Team's Ali Orhan Karataş was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 95th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. XL-Azrail Team walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.