U23 World League

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Spectators: 7623 (Terracing: 5718, Seating: 1753, VIP seats: 152) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Carter Cruciani took the kick off in the first half of the match. Fabrizio Massa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sertaç Cansefa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 4 played minutes PomeziaRamblers got a freekick which was hit by Carter Cruciani. 7 minutes into the game, AN&KARASİPAHİLER's Abdulkerim Rasim nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fabrizio Massa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 12th minute, Cesare Di Palma hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabrizio Massa acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 12th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Abdulkerim Rasim. After 18 played minutes PomeziaRamblers got a freekick which was hit by Corrado Muzzolon. Fabrizio Massa was out of position in the 18 minute of play, and Abdulkerim Rasim capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Abdulkerim Rasim really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Fabrizio Massa was a little too slow when Buğrahan Ülkü got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 23rd minute. The score was now 3-0. Abdulkerim Rasim could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Fabrizio Massa made a huge save. 32 minutes into the match, Abdulkerim Rasim notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of PomeziaRamblers's Fabrizio Massa. Fabrizio Massa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Sertaç Cansefa hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sertaç Cansefa got free with Fabrizio Massa in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alex Tarquini kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After 45 minutes of play PomeziaRamblers's Carter Cruciani was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. A collision led to PomeziaRamblers getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Carter Cruciani hit a great ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Abdulkerim Rasim made a kick off. Fabrizio Massa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdulkerim Rasim in the 53rd minute of the match. 55 minutes into the game, Fulvio De Felice was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PomeziaRamblers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AN&KARASİPAHİLER the free kick. The supporters of AN&KARASİPAHİLER booed when PomeziaRamblers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fulvio De Felice didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mustafa Birol Birge received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Fabrizio Massa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 61st minute, Antonello Melone hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 63 minutes into the match, PomeziaRamblers's goal looked a bit too open when Mustafa Birol Birge came free, but Fabrizio Massa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abdulkerim Rasim in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fabrizio Massa saved PomeziaRamblers from getting behind. After 71 minutes, Abdulkerim Rasim made it 8-0 with a short kick to the right side. PomeziaRamblers's Fabrizio Massa tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Fabrizio Massa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdulkerim Rasim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th match minute, PomeziaRamblers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fulvio De Felice to maneuver through the defense. Yağız Bakanay took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 77th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Fabrizio Massa. PomeziaRamblers's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. PomeziaRamblers's Fabrizio Massa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abdulkerim Rasim in the 79th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Mustafa Birol Birge managed to get in a good position for a shot. AN&KARASİPAHİLER's supporters rose to their feet, but Mustafa Birol Birge was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabrizio Massa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Abdulkerim Rasim took the ball and in the 86 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fabrizio Massa. Fabrizio Massa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 10-0. 89 minutes into the match, Abdulkerim Rasim had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabrizio Massa. PomeziaRamblers's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Abdulkerim Rasim was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 11-0. Sertaç Cansefa kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abdulkerim Rasim in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabrizio Massa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sertaç Cansefa struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Fabrizio Massa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AN&KARASİPAHİLER. AN&KARASİPAHİLER's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.