U23 World League

Arena do Inferno
Spectators: 8460 (Terracing: 6346, Seating: 1945, VIP seats: 169) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Walmir Pontes made the kick off which started today's match. Walmir Pontes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Luis Chilavert made a huge save. The 67Olympique Meydanbaşı FC fans' excitement grew in the 5th match minute when 67Olympique Meydanbaşı FC's Wang Bang looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalkeeper Franz Dubosq, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 10 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Wang Bang came free, but Franz Dubosq reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 13 played minutes Merusca F&P - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Claudinho Sá. When Walmir Pontes came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Merusca F&P - CIMZ 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 Walmir Pontes couldn't finish the play. 17 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Wang Bang came free, but Franz Dubosq reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luis Chilavert had great luck who in the 21stth minute grab hold of the ball when Walmir Pontes from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 24 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Wang Bang came free, but Franz Dubosq reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Abidin Işınbay managed to get in a good position for a shot. 67Olympique Meydanbaşı FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Abidin Işınbay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Franz Dubosq breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Franz Dubosq showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wang Bang, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Franz Dubosq played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wang Bang in the 38th minute of play. The Merusca F&P - CIMZ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. 67Olympique Meydanbaşı FC were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wang Bang made a kick off. After 51 played minutes Merusca F&P - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Gilberto Massa. Franz Dubosq made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Abidin Işınbay sent off a good shot on target. Franz Dubosq had in the 56thth minute some difficulties stopping Osman Helvacıoğlu's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 56th minute, Osman Helvacıoğlu made a precise shot to the right of Franz Dubosq. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Merusca F&P - CIMZ made a substitution. Dmitry Ilyushin replaced Walmir Pontes. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Gelu Măcrinici was substituted for Silvério Velloso. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Sergio-Daniel Martínez was substituted for Álvaro Pernambucano. When Gelu Măcrinici came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the Merusca F&P - CIMZ 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 Gelu Măcrinici couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Merusca F&P - CIMZ getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Claudinho Sá hit a great ball. In the 79th minute, Dmitry Ilyushin made a precise shot to the right of Luis Chilavert. 67Olympique Meydanbaşı FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. 81 minutes in the game Gustavo Gomez Blanco did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Gilberto Massa. Luis Chilavert came out of the goal in the 85th minute to try and stop a shot by Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Dmitry Ilyushin. But to his dismay, Dmitry Ilyushin quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. Dmitry Ilyushin kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. In the 92nd minute, 67Olympique Meydanbaşı FC's Wang Bang dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-3. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched 67Olympique Meydanbaşı FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.