U23 World League

Ali Samiyen Stadyum
Spectators: 8019 (Terracing: 6016, Seating: 1844, VIP seats: 159) The throw-in from Ted Borker in the 6th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Lucas Torreira. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Torreira in the 10th minute of play forced Ágætis Byrjun's goalkeeper Maraman Reitsma to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laurens Erenstein in the 11th minute of play forced GALATASARAY O.Z.'s goalkeeper Paco Zamora to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 17th minute of the game Hüsrev Aydınalp made a throw-in which Seppo Palsola played forward. 18 minutes into the match, Yao Kun Lei dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Maraman Reitsma, 1-0. 21 minutes into the match, Ágætis Byrjun's goal looked a bit too open when Yao Kun Lei came free, but Maraman Reitsma reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ágætis Byrjun's Maraman Reitsma played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yao Kun Lei in the 21st minute of play. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Paco Zamora played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laurens Erenstein in the 23rd minute of play. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ágætis Byrjun's goalkeeper Maraman Reitsma, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Paco Zamora showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ted Borker, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Paco Zamora played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ted Borker in the 30th minute of play. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Paco Zamora played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laurens Erenstein in the 31st minute of play. In the 37th minute GALATASARAY O.Z. were awarded a corner. Ludomir Domin went to the cornerflag to take it. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Ludomir Domin was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Maraman Reitsma in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 43 minutes of play, Ágætis Byrjun's Ted Borker made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Paco Zamora was left in no man's land by his defense there! Laurens Erenstein kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Laurens Erenstein to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexsandro Romero in the 53rd minute of play forced Ágætis Byrjun's goalkeeper Maraman Reitsma to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Ágætis Byrjun booed when GALATASARAY O.Z. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Seppo Palsola didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 60th minute Yao Kun Lei shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Maraman Reitsma saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 69 minutes, Ted Borker took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Paco Zamora to make any attempt to save it. A collision led to Ágætis Byrjun getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Harris Theisens hit a great ball. The supporters of GALATASARAY O.Z. booed when Ágætis Byrjun was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fokke Reitsma didn't get a good kick on the ball. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Paco Zamora played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paul van Mol in the 78th minute of play. Ágætis Byrjun's Jaap Reitsma was substituted for Frits Steen. After 81 played minutes GALATASARAY O.Z. got a freekick which was hit by Seppo Palsola. In the 84th match minute, GALATASARAY O.Z. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Seppo Palsola to maneuver through the defense. Paco Zamora acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 84th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Robert Folkers. Maraman Reitsma showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Seppo Palsola, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Ted Borker could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Paco Zamora made a huge save. 92 minutes had been played when some careless play by GALATASARAY O.Z.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Robert Folkers was slow to take the kick. During this time Ágætis Byrjun's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Ted Borker got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Paco Zamora quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 95th minute of the match Lucas Torreira sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Maraman Reitsma skillfully saved the ball.