U21 World League

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Spectators: 7618 (Terracing: 5714, Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 152) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Avni Bal took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Unikurdos United F.C.'s Ebardo Marichal got a free kick in the 6th minute. 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™'s Afşin Başkara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lawrence Osuna in the 8th minute of play. 8 minutes into the game, Unikurdos United F.C.'s Lawrence Osuna nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Afşin Başkara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 11 played minutes Unikurdos United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ebardo Marichal. 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™'s Aykutalp Suhan shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 12th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Estebe Caneiro but with some difficulty. 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™'s Afşin Başkara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pitin Malet in the 16th minute of play. Unikurdos United F.C.'s attack was well implemented in the 16th minute, but when Pitin Malet was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. Estebe Caneiro was a little too slow when Avni Bal got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 24th minute. The score was now 1-1. Estebe Caneiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enis Behiç Şölen in the 27th minute. In the 28th minute, Enis Behiç Şölen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Estebe Caneiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aykutalp Suhan in the 39th minute of play. After having played for 44 minutes, Lawrence Osuna managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Unikurdos United F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Lawrence Osuna was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Rexino Astera had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Unikurdos United F.C. made a substitution. Alvaro Rello replaced Lawrence Osuna. 57 minutes into the game, Rexino Astera recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Afşin Başkara. Rexino Astera showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™'s Afşin Başkara proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™ from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Avni Bal in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Estebe Caneiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Unikurdos United F.C.'s Estebe Caneiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nazmi Rasi in the 62nd minute of play. Afşin Başkara was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Pitin Malet showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 74 minute of play. Afşin Başkara came out of the goal in the 81st minute to try and stop a shot by Unikurdos United F.C.'s Pitin Malet. But to his dismay, Pitin Malet quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-4. Afşin Başkara made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pitin Malet in the 84th minute. Rexino Astera received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Afşin Başkara came out and tried to block the shot, but Rexino Astera slotted it home off the left post making it 1-5 in the 85th minute. In the 89th minute, Savaş Ersalmış hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™'s Aykutalp Suhan managed to work through Unikurdos United F.C.'s defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Aykutalp Suhan dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Unikurdos United F.C. played a much better game than 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™ and deserved their victory. The 11 Aѕℓαη ƒC™ players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.