U23 World League

16 MAYIS STADYUMU
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Ali Faruk Ergüner started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute, Hans Vennerberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A sloppy throw-in by Devran Argün in the 9th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by FC Kurdistan's Malcolm Benett. In the 10th minute, Eddie Andreasson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Kurdistan fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 13 minutes into the match, BATMAN SK's goal looked a bit too open when Eddie Andreasson came free, but Ali Berat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eddie Andreasson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ali Berat having to make a save. Eddie Andreasson struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Ali Berat didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Kurdistan. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jordan Peterson during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 25th match minute, FC Kurdistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jordan Peterson to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute Eddie Andreasson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ali Berat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, FC Kurdistan's goal looked a bit too open when Moussa Sow came free, but Jonas Landin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of BATMAN SK booed when FC Kurdistan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jordan Peterson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37th match minute, FC Kurdistan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Die Hard to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Jordan Peterson hit a great ball. If Oskar Lustig had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 48 minutes into the game, Eddie Andreasson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Ali Berat was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eddie Andreasson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A sloppy throw-in by Devran Argün in the 53rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by FC Kurdistan's Malcolm Benett. After having played for 57 minutes, Emmanuel Emenike managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. BATMAN SK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emmanuel Emenike was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. FC Kurdistan made a substitution. Fabian Lundström replaced Eddie Andreasson. FC Kurdistan's Christian Nyman was substituted for Malcolm Benett. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Oskar Lustig hit a great ball. Jonas Landin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Moussa Sow, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Ali Berat made a fantastic save in the 67th minute, when Jordan Peterson sent off a good shot on target. FC Kurdistan made a substitution. Jari Litmanen replaced Jordan Peterson. After 72 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for BATMAN SK! After a rather tough play, BATMAN SK's Mikail Safi got a free kick in the 77th minute. Ali Berat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabian Lundström, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Fabian Lundström managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Kurdistan's supporters rose to their feet, but Fabian Lundström was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ali Berat breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 86th minute, Devran Argün hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When FC Kurdistan's Fabian Lundström in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BATMAN SK's goalie prevented a goal. Claes Andreasson hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. 92 minutes into the match, Emmanuel Emenike notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of FC Kurdistan's Jonas Landin. Jonas Landin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Die Hard fell near the penalty area in the 98th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Kurdistan's protests and gave Die Hard a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to FC Kurdistan getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Die Hard hit a great ball. The FC Kurdistan players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.