U23 World League

Los Matadores SXXI
Spectators: 7645 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Alonso Correa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Charles de Brito having to interfere. After 10 played minutes Cuervos Galácticos got a freekick which was hit by Alonso Correa. If Aşık Atasoy had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Gavino Guifre fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cuervos Galácticos's protests and gave Gavino Guifre a yellow card for diving instead. Charles de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavino Guifre, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r's Günay Cambaz got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Emilio Frasquito recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Andaç Zeval hit a great ball. 33 minutes into the game, Guillermo Manex was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cuervos Galácticos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r the free kick. After recieving a nice pass, S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r's Günay Cambaz tried to score from far away in the 34th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. 38 minutes into the match, S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r's goal looked a bit too open when Gavino Guifre came free, but Charles de Brito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Halil Can Özcam came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r 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 Halil Can Özcam couldn't finish the play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gavino Guifre stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Halil Can Özcam struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Dávid Kárpáti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r. In the 57th match minute, Cuervos Galácticos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alonso Correa to maneuver through the defense. Onur Ali Batıhan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dávid Kárpáti having to interfere. 66 minutes into the match, Cuervos Galácticos's goal looked a bit too open when Halil Can Özcam came free, but Dávid Kárpáti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dávid Kárpáti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Onur Ali Batıhan in the 70th minute. Charles de Brito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gavino Guifre in the 72nd minute of play. After 73 minutes, Günay Cambaz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r and the Cuervos Galácticos players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 73 played minutes S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r got a freekick which was hit by Günay Cambaz. After 90 played minutes S⚽ma S⚽tes Sp⚽r got a freekick which was hit by Halil Can Özcam. Charles de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guillermo Manex, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.