U23 World League

MUHSİN YAZICIOĞLU
Spectators: 7519 (Terracing: 5640, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) Feyyaz Uçar made the kick off and thus started the match. Flavius Orescu charged in rather forcefully in the 3rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Flavius Orescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After having played for 8 minutes, Abdulbaki Boratay managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bozkurt's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abdulbaki Boratay was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Bozkurt's Boran Gencal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Waldemar Mule in the 9th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Bozkurt's goal looked a bit too open when Waldemar Mule came free, but Boran Gencal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Boran Gencal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gheorghe Herea, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. When Benedicto Savier fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bozkurt's protests and gave Benedicto Savier a yellow card for diving instead. In the 22nd minute, Benedicto Savier hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Bozkurt booed when FC Brink was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gheorghe Herea didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Özalp Hasankeyf came up free with the goalie in the 31st minute, the Bozkurt 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 Özalp Hasankeyf couldn't finish the play. 33 minutes into the game, Taner Sartık was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bozkurt's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Brink the free kick. Bozkurt's Boran Gencal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Waldemar Mule in the 36th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Feyyaz Uçar could shoot a difficult shot in the 38th minute, which Gheorghe Manafu however easily saved by the left post. 43 minutes into the match, Waldemar Mule notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Bozkurt's Boran Gencal. Boran Gencal was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Feyyaz Uçars short, quick shot in the 45thth minute got Gheorghe Manafu to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, FC Brink's Flavius Orescu got a free kick in the 46th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Răzvan Mumuleanu made a kick off. When Bozkurt's Feyyaz Uçar 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 FC Brink's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Bozkurt's Feyyaz Uçar got a free kick in the 55th minute. 62 minutes into the match, FC Brink's goal looked a bit too open when Abdulbaki Boratay came free, but Gheorghe Manafu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Süruri Tahir hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 66th match minute, Bozkurt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alperen Bozkurt to maneuver through the defense. In the 68th minute of the match, Gheorghe Herea got a very nice opportunity to score, but Boran Gencal was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Feyyaz Uçar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gheorghe Manafu having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Petrică Ţeica during the 71st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, FC Brink's Petrică Ţeica got a free kick in the 71st minute. After 72 played minutes Bozkurt got a freekick which was hit by Süruri Tahir. In the 75th match minute, FC Brink was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Răzvan Mumuleanu to maneuver through the defense. After 79 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for FC Brink! Gheorghe Manafu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Feyyaz Uçar in the 86th minute of the match. 91 minutes into the game, Süruri Tahir was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bozkurt's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Brink the free kick. After a rather tough play, Bozkurt's Süruri Tahir got a free kick in the 91st minute. Flavius Orescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.