U21 World League

Kryptonita Arena
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's Batu Nusret started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The supporters of VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL booed when AC LeX Luthor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robustiano Inge didn't get a good kick on the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Batu Nusret had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Albino Hitz. AC LeX Luthor's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Batu Nusret was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Gaffar Serim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodrigo Paublo in the 13th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's goalkeeper Gaffar Serim had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rodrigo Paublo. With a little luck, VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's Gaffar Serim got control of the ball when Rodrigo Paublo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Amancio Elizardo hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Albino Hitz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kuzey Darga in the 31st minute of play. Saul Txatxu kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. 33 minutes into the game, Celestino Etxekopar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AC LeX Luthor's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL the free kick. After a rather tough play, AC LeX Luthor's Celestino Etxekopar got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Albino Hitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Batu Nusret, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. A throw-in in the 44th minute of the game was made by Ferid Cengel with Yağızhan Haneci as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. After 46 minutes, Jesus Tonio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AC LeX Luthor and the VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, AC LeX Luthor's Jesus Tonio got a free kick in the 46th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The supporters of AC LeX Luthor booed when VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yalçın Yalınç didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rodrigo Paublo hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. When Rodrigo Paublo came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the AC LeX Luthor fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Rodrigo Paublo couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's zone, Rodrigo Paublo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gaffar Serim came out of the goal and Rodrigo Paublo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ferid Cengel kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. When Şerif Cihansah fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's protests and gave Şerif Cihansah a yellow card for diving instead. In the 87th match minute, VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Şerif Cihansah to maneuver through the defense. In the 92nd minute, Rodrigo Paublo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gaffar Serim was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. AC LeX Luthor walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.