U23 World League

El Gasometro
Spectators: 7545 (Terracing: 5660, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's Wiktor Basinski 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. In the 2nd match minute, POCASPULGAS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laureano Abilio to maneuver through the defense. When VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's Wiktor Basinski in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye POCASPULGAS's goalie prevented a goal. 10 minutes into the match, VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's goal looked a bit too open when Eliseo Quilino came free, but Nando Muslera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alonzo Milio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Devlet Ulağ, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Nando Muslera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bartolo Leobardo in the 24th minute. Yunus Boztepe kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Bartolo Leobardo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 28thth minute, Nando Muslera skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to POCASPULGAS getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Eulalio Romelio hit a great ball. 32 minutes into the game, Devlet Ulağ cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Alonzo Milio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Lucas Joseph came up free with the goalie in the 39th minute, the POCASPULGAS fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Lucas Joseph couldn't finish the play. Devlet Ulağ's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alonzo Milio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play.

The wind increased when Bartolo Leobardo made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Wiktor Basinski managed to get in a good position for a shot. VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's supporters rose to their feet, but Wiktor Basinski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alonzo Milio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's Devlet Ulağ got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alonzo Milio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wiktor Basinski in the 63rd minute. In the last second Alonzo Milio throw himself and got hold of the ball when Devlet Ulağ in the 65thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. 69 minutes into the match, Devlet Ulağ had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alonzo Milio. POCASPULGAS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Devlet Ulağ was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Alonzo Milio made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Devlet Ulağ sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Devlet Ulağ managed to get in a good position for a shot. VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL's supporters rose to their feet, but Devlet Ulağ was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alonzo Milio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 90th play minutes Devlet Ulağ shot 0-4, a short shot which went by Alonzo Milio and just under the crossbar into goal. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched VaRıNcA ÇaLdıR iStaNbuL eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.