U18 World League

KOO Park
Spectators: 7441 (Terracing: 5582, Seating: 1711, VIP seats: 148) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Doğukan Nadi kicked off to start the match. In the 9th minute Kléber Oliveira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Özal Erbay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, KOO Tigers's Hüsmen Ötüken got a free kick in the 9th minute. KOO Tigers's Özal Erbay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kléber Oliveira in the 14th minute of play. Doğukan Nadi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tiaguinho Paraense read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. KOO Tigers's Özal Erbay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deivid Mineiro in the 19th minute of play. Tiaguinho Paraense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doğukan Nadi, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. After having played for 25 minutes, Kutalp Akbaba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. KOO Tigers's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kutalp Akbaba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 27 minutes into the match, TRAKINAS FC's goalkeeper Tiaguinho Paraense had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Doğukan Nadi. Özal Erbay took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kléber Oliveira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. KOO Tigers's Özal Erbay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deivid Mineiro in the 35th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mehmet Emre Lefter during the 37th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 37th minute, Mehmet Emre Lefter hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Deivid Mineiro took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 39th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Özal Erbay. KOO Tigers's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. KOO Tigers's Kutalp Akbaba got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Gökalp Sadiray kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Özal Erbay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Deivid Mineiro in the 54th minute of play. KOO Tigers's Özal Erbay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kléber Oliveira in the 63rd minute of play. After 68 minutes of play, KOO Tigers's Kutalp Akbaba made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tiaguinho Paraense was left in no man's land by his defense there! Boğaç Kutuner charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Boğaç Kutuner the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A hard shot by Patrick Porto from long distance, 73 minutes into the match, got Özal Erbay's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. KOO Tigers's Özal Erbay proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save KOO Tigers from getting a goal against them. 80 minutes into the game, Emanuel Guedes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. TRAKINAS FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave KOO Tigers the free kick. The supporters of KOO Tigers booed when TRAKINAS FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emanuel Guedes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Boğaç Kutuner received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Tiaguinho Paraense tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Özal Erbay took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kléber Oliveira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to TRAKINAS FC getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Deivid Mineiro hit a great ball. When Mehmet Emre Lefter was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 94 minutes had been played. Mehmet Emre Lefter kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Gökalp Sadiray lost his temper 96 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 96th minute, one of KOO Tigers:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for KOO Tigers. TRAKINAS FC were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.