U18 World League

Gold Raiders Arena
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) The supporters of Gold Raiders FC booed when Befruktas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leif Vall didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Befruktas FC's Krister Johnsson got control of the ball when Baturhan Erozan tried to sneak it across the goal line. 16 minutes into the game, Göksel Esenboğa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Krister Johnsson. Göksel Esenboğa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Uygur Üstüner during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Uygur Üstüner kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. With a little luck, Befruktas FC's Krister Johnsson got control of the ball when Baturhan Erozan tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Baturhan Erozan came up free with the goalie in the 30th minute, the Gold Raiders FC 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 Baturhan Erozan couldn't finish the play. 37 minutes into the match, Befruktas FC's goalkeeper Krister Johnsson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Baturhan Erozan. 39 minutes into the match, Befruktas FC's goalkeeper Krister Johnsson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Baturhan Erozan. Baturhan Erozan charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Baturhan Erozan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Gold Raiders FC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Baturhan Erozan hit a great ball. Göksel Esenboğa struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Krister Johnsson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gold Raiders FC.

The wind increased when Baturhan Erozan made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Baturhan Erozan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gold Raiders FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. When Güven Birsan fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gold Raiders FC's protests and gave Güven Birsan a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Befruktas FC booed when Gold Raiders FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Güven Birsan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Befruktas FC defense, Göksel Esenboğa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Krister Johnsson. The Befruktas FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Krister Johnsson should have stopped the shot. 66 minutes into the match, Befruktas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Faruk Ceyhan came free, but Krister Johnsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 68th minute Torbjörn Sander shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Savaş Baykal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Gold Raiders FC's Savaş Baykal got control of the ball when Kurt Ahlén tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Faruk Ceyhan in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Krister Johnsson saved Befruktas FC from getting behind. In the 80th minute Alpertunga Yazganalp shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Krister Johnsson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Göksel Esenboğa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Krister Johnsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the game, Faruk Ceyhan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Krister Johnsson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 91st minute, Faruk Ceyhan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Krister Johnsson was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. Naci Tayfun charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Naci Tayfun the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Gold Raiders FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Naci Tayfun hit a great ball. Gold Raiders FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Befruktas FC for a fine match.