CITY OF 1STANBUL
Spectators: 7727 (Terracing: 5796,
Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mert Kerdiğe made the kick off which started today's match. Renatinho de Castro struck a weak shot in the 2nd minute. Sefa Rahmet didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for America Futebol Clube SP. With an all-out effort, 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Zé Pedro de Queirós threw himself towards the right post 5 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Mert Kerdiğe, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Through an outstanding action, after 7 minutes, Zé Pedro de Queirós successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 8th minute, Guto Sarmento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Gérard Piqué managed to get in a good position for a shot. 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's supporters rose to their feet, but Gérard Piqué was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zé Pedro de Queirós breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Zé Pedro de Queirós showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mert Kerdiğe, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Sefa Rahmet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renatinho de Castro in the 17th minute of the match. Erberk Tayman's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Zé Pedro de Queirós skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 21st minute, Erberk Tayman made a precise shot to the right of Zé Pedro de Queirós. America Futebol Clube SP's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. A hard shot 24 in the game by Erberk Tayman from a close distance when the talented Zé Pedro de Queirós managed to make a qualified save. America Futebol Clube SP's players were relieved. In the 29th match minute, America Futebol Clube SP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nilton Sanches to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mert Kerdiğe in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé Pedro de Queirós saved America Futebol Clube SP from getting behind. 32 minutes had been played when some careless play by America Futebol Clube SP's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gérard Piqué was slow to take the kick. During this time 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's corner Gérard Piqué fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Zé Pedro de Queirós quite easily take care of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nilton Sanches in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sefa Rahmet prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With an all-out effort, 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's Zé Pedro de Queirós threw himself towards the right post 41 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Mert Kerdiğe, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. America Futebol Clube SP's Zé Pedro de Queirós played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mert Kerdiğe in the 41st minute of play. In the 44th minute Erberk Tayman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé Pedro de Queirós saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zé Pedro de Queirós took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mert Kerdiğe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 47th match minute, America Futebol Clube SP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guto Sarmento to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.
The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Nilton Sanches stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB's goalkeeper Sefa Rahmet had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Renatinho de Castro. Sefa Rahmet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nilton Sanches in the 57th minute of the match. In the 59th minute Hasan Ali Burçak shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé Pedro de Queirós saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zé Pedro de Queirós made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mert Kerdiğe in the 62nd minute of play. Zekeriya Hür hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. A hard shot by Guto Sarmento from long distance, 63 minutes into the match, got Sefa Rahmet's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Mert Kerdiğe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Renatinho de Castro succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-1 in the 69th playminute. In the 75th match minute, America Futebol Clube SP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nilton Sanches to maneuver through the defense. If Keramettin Tayfun had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Zekeriya Hür's late challenge caught a America Futebol Clube SP's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zekeriya Hür helped the player get up and apologised. After 78 played minutes 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB got a freekick which was hit by Zekeriya Hür. Sefa Rahmet made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Fausto de Souza sent off a good shot on target. Erberk Tayman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 88 minutes into the game, Renatinho de Castro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. America Futebol Clube SP's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB the free kick. After 88 played minutes America Futebol Clube SP got a freekick which was hit by Renatinho de Castro. In the 94th match minute, 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gérard Piqué to maneuver through the defense. Sefa Rahmet made an important save on a dangerous shot by Guto Sarmento in the 97th minute. America Futebol Clube SP succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though 1stanbuL FootbaLL CluB had controlled the match.
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