U18 World League

Kaplan Arena
Spectators: 7332 (Terracing: 5550, Seating: 1702, VIP seats: 80) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Paşa Ali Kıvılcım got the match started through his kick off. Pedro Luiz da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hasan Can Enfa in the 4th minute of play. After 9 played minutes Kaplan FK got a freekick which was hit by Mehmet Onbulak. In the 12th minute, Paşa Ali Kıvılcım hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Turabi Metin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wágner Brodel, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Pedro Luiz da Cunha made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Paşa Ali Kıvılcım sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Danone CC's Pedro Luiz da Cunha got control of the ball when Paşa Ali Kıvılcım tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 21st minute, Walmir Saldanha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute João Francisco Barros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Turabi Metin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kaplan FK's Turabi Metin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chico de Azevedo in the 28th minute of play. In the 29th match minute, Kaplan FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mehmet Onbulak to maneuver through the defense. Turabi Metin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chico de Azevedo's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. A collision led to Danone CC getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Pedro Paulo Vasconcelos hit a great ball. In the 38th minute Chico de Azevedo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Turabi Metin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Chico de Azevedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Turabi Metin having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Chico de Azevedo hit a great freekick 50 minutes into the match. In the 53rd minute, Paşa Ali Kıvılcım ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pedro Luiz da Cunha was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Pedro Luiz da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paşa Ali Kıvılcım in the 60th minute of play. After 60 played minutes Danone CC got a freekick which was hit by Kiko Moraes. With a little luck, Kaplan FK's Turabi Metin got control of the ball when Kiko Moraes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 65 minutes into the game, Toninho Magalhães cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Turabi Metin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Christian Viana during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 72 played minutes Danone CC got a freekick which was hit by Christian Viana. Pedro Luiz da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hasan Can Enfa in the 74th minute of play. João Francisco Barros was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 77th minute. Danone CC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Turabi Metin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chico de Azevedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. In the 81st minute, Danone CC's João Francisco Barros ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Turabi Metin. Turabi Metin yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Turabi Metin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Francisco Barros in the 86th minute of play. Christian Viana kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Toninho Magalhães could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Turabi Metin made a huge save. Pedro Luiz da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hasan Can Enfa in the 94th minute of play. 96 minutes into the match, João Francisco Barros dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Turabi Metin, 1-3. Danone CC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.