U21 World League

San Mauro A Mare
Spectators: 7706 (Terracing: 5781, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Carter Marsili took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Ali Galip Şanver fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored HİSAR's protests and gave Ali Galip Şanver a yellow card for diving instead. HİSAR's defense didn't have a chance, in the 6th minute, when Carter Marsili scored to the left of an out of position Ercüment Keskiner, making the score, 1-0. Kamil Toktimur kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Ercüment Keskiner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carter Marsili, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Ercüment Keskiner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carter Marsili, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Mümin Özsel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Gökalp Karakan fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored HİSAR's protests and gave Gökalp Karakan a yellow card for diving instead. Gökalp Karakan kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Ercüment Keskiner made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Carter Marsili sent off a good shot on target. Dave Pittelli's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ercüment Keskiner firmly grabbed it by the left post. Kamil Toktimur charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kamil Toktimur the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 31st match minute, HİSAR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kamil Toktimur to maneuver through the defense. Anselmo Costacurta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mümin Özsel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 wind increased when Mümin Özsel made the kick off in the second half. HİSAR's Ercüment Keskiner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carter Marsili in the 51st minute of play. A collision led to HİSAR getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Mümin Özsel hit a great ball. Afşar Zeki charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Afşar Zeki the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 64th minute, Fausto Rea got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. HİSAR's Afşar Zeki got his second yellow card of the match in the 68th minute. The referee ordered Afşar Zeki off the ground. The supporters of San Mauro A Mare FC booed when HİSAR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Afşar Zeki didn't get a good kick on the ball. HİSAR's Ercüment Keskiner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dave Pittelli in the 70th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cristiano Carulli during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 76 played minutes San Mauro A Mare FC got a freekick which was hit by Cristiano Carulli. HİSAR's Ercüment Keskiner played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dave Pittelli in the 82nd minute of play. 83 minutes had been played when some careless play by HİSAR's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Carter Marsili was slow to take the kick. During this time San Mauro A Mare FC's players had a chance to rest. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aurelio Benarrivo in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ercüment Keskiner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. San Mauro A Mare FC had played much better football throughout.