U23 World League

El Matadero
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sarracino Abad took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 9th minute, Iztal Aballe left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Escuadrón Mercenario fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Atilla Tarkan Enfal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sarracino Abad in the 12th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Güral Vecih had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Josué Castro. Escuadrón Mercenario's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Güral Vecih was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. 18 minutes into the game, Indalecio Abadia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Escuadrón Mercenario's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Samsunspor the free kick. The supporters of Samsunspor booed when Escuadrón Mercenario was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Indalecio Abadia didn't get a good kick on the ball. 20 minutes into the match, Iztal Aballe had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Atilla Tarkan Enfal. Samsunspor's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Iztal Aballe was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. A hard shot by Heli Abar from long distance, 24 minutes into the match, got Atilla Tarkan Enfal's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Iztal Aballe was extremely unlucky when he, in the 29th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. In the 32nd minute Indalecio Abadia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atilla Tarkan Enfal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Atilla Tarkan Enfal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iztal Aballe in the 36th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sarracino Abad in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Atilla Tarkan Enfal saved Samsunspor from getting behind. Escuadrón Mercenario's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Sarracino Abad in the 38th minute. Samsunspor's Atilla Tarkan Enfal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sarracino Abad in the 40th minute of play. A hard shot 42 in the game by Sarracino Abad from a close distance when the talented Atilla Tarkan Enfal managed to make a qualified save. Samsunspor's players were relieved. The Escuadrón Mercenario fans' excitement grew in the 45th match minute when Escuadrón Mercenario's Sarracino Abad 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 3-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

When Escuadrón Mercenario's Sarracino Abad in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Samsunspor's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Indalecio Abadia in the 54th minute of play forced Samsunspor's goalkeeper Atilla Tarkan Enfal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 55th minute, Iztal Aballe made a precise shot to the right of Atilla Tarkan Enfal. Samsunspor's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. In the 60th minute Sarracino Abad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atilla Tarkan Enfal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Atilla Tarkan Enfal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Indalecio Abadia in the 61st minute of the match. In the 62nd minute Escuadrón Mercenario were awarded a corner. Sarracino Abad went to the cornerflag to take it. Ahmet Tolga Duha kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Sarracino Abad struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Atilla Tarkan Enfal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Escuadrón Mercenario. Atilla Tarkan Enfal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sarracino Abad's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. Atilla Tarkan Enfal didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Indalecio Abadia went, in the 69th minute, to the upper right corner, 5-1 was the resulting score. 73 minutes into the match, Samsunspor's goal looked a bit too open when Sarracino Abad came free, but Atilla Tarkan Enfal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Atilla Tarkan Enfal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sarracino Abad in the 76th minute of play. Atilla Tarkan Enfal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucas Rioja, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. After a rather tough play, Samsunspor's Korkut Dirican got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 80th match minute, Samsunspor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Korkut Dirican to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sarracino Abad in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Atilla Tarkan Enfal saved Samsunspor from getting behind. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by Escuadrón Mercenario's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ahmet Hayri Ülkem was slow to take the kick. During this time Samsunspor's players had a chance to rest. An unexpectedly hard shot by Indalecio Abadia in the 91st minute of play forced Samsunspor's goalkeeper Atilla Tarkan Enfal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Samsunspor booed when Escuadrón Mercenario was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iztal Aballe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Escuadrón Mercenario's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.