U23 World League

Arena Rockets
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Dudu Madureira made the kick off which started today's match. Rockets's Geraldo Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Koča Yarangga in the 7th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Koča Yarangga in the 14th minute of play forced Rockets's goalkeeper Geraldo Queiroz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 14 played minutes Black Cloud FC got a freekick which was hit by Ahmet Tolga Hicabi. 16 minutes into the match, Koča Yarangga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Geraldo Queiroz. Rockets's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Koča Yarangga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Koča Yarangga might have been able to make a better finish in the 19th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Geraldo Queiroz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Koča Yarangga ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to Black Cloud FC getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Necmi Umuralp hit a great ball. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Black Cloud FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Joélson Melo was slow to take the kick. During this time Rockets's players had a chance to rest. Rockets's Joélson Melo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Balaban Orcaner in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 23rd match minute, Black Cloud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Necmi Umuralp to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 25 minutes, Aşkın Nasih managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Black Cloud FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aşkın Nasih was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 27 minutes of play, Black Cloud FC's Koča Yarangga made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Geraldo Queiroz was left in no man's land by his defense there! Edu Mangueira kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Rockets's Geraldo Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Necdet Bala in the 39th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Rockets's goal looked a bit too open when Koča Yarangga came free, but Geraldo Queiroz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Koča Yarangga in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Geraldo Queiroz saved Rockets from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Koča Yarangga in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Geraldo Queiroz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aşkın Nasih to strike the kick off in the second half. Geraldo Queiroz didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Koča Yarangga went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-4 was the resulting score. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Koča Yarangga in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Geraldo Queiroz saved Rockets from getting behind. When Black Cloud FC's Koča Yarangga in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rockets's goalie prevented a goal. Edu Mangueira kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Koča Yarangga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Geraldo Queiroz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. With a little luck, Rockets's Geraldo Queiroz got control of the ball when Aşkın Nasih tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rockets's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Koča Yarangga 66 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-5. Black Cloud FC made a substitution. Mahsun Birtan replaced Alphonso Gulson. Geraldo Queiroz made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Koča Yarangga sent off a good shot on target. Geraldo Queiroz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koča Yarangga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aşkın Nasih might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Geraldo Queiroz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aşkın Nasih ran back to his position shaking his head. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Koča Yarangga managed to get in a good position for a shot. Black Cloud FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Koča Yarangga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Geraldo Queiroz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aşkın Nasih got free with Geraldo Queiroz in the 84th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 87th match minute, Black Cloud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mustafa Cumhur Borlu to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Rockets booed when Black Cloud FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Necdet Bala didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aşkın Nasih hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Black Cloud FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.