U23 World League

Selçuklu Stadı
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) Sacando del Medio's Luisito Raebert started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Baldomiro Acevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mehmet Ediz Baykal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8th minute, Sacando del Medio's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Baykan Yağıztekin fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luisito Raebert in the 11th minute of play forced LOTUS's goalkeeper Evren Serkut to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Balaban Yürük got free with Baldomiro Acevedo in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sacando del Medio's Baldomiro Acevedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baykan Yağıztekin in the 15th minute of play. 16 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when LOTUS's Baykan Yağıztekin fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. A collision led to Sacando del Medio getting a freekick after 17 minutes play. Siro Joseph hit a great ball. After 20 played minutes LOTUS got a freekick which was hit by Mustafa Namık Haymanalı. Sacando del Medio were furious when Prudencio Oihan was red carded, 33 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 32 minutes into the game, one of Sacando del Medio:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Sacando del Medio:s Baldomiro Acevedo showed great skill when he stopped Abdulkerim Kaçan:s penalty. The excitement rose when LOTUS's Abdulkerim Kaçan after 35 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Sacando del Medio's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Baykan Yağıztekin made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Balaban Yürük in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baldomiro Acevedo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 56th minute, David Rey got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Nemesio Emeterio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sacando del Medio's supporters rose to their feet, but Nemesio Emeterio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evren Serkut breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When LOTUS's Baykan Yağıztekin in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sacando del Medio's goalie prevented a goal. Baykan Yağıztekin took the ball and in the 66 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Baldomiro Acevedo. Baldomiro Acevedo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. After a rather tough play, Sacando del Medio's Abelardo Barrionuevo got a free kick in the 77th minute. Baldomiro Acevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baykan Yağıztekin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If David Rey had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abdulkerim Kaçan struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Baldomiro Acevedo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LOTUS. Baldomiro Acevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mehmet Ediz Baykal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nemesio Emeterio hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match.