U21 World League

Purple Arena
Spectators: 8471 (Terracing: 6354, Seating: 1948, VIP seats: 169) TC☆ Keskin Nişancı™'s Jonas Bartolome 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. Iker Carabajal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Savaş Başayoğlu in the 4th minute of play. Diego Goos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Fisnik Fart made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonas Bartolome in the 16th minute of play forced Purple Talents's goalkeeper Iker Carabajal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iker Carabajal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonas Bartolome, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Fisnik Fart made an important save on a dangerous shot by Diego Goos in the 21st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Purple Talents's zone, Savaş Başayoğlu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Iker Carabajal came out of the goal and Savaş Başayoğlu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Iker Carabajal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 김 석, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Fisnik Fart stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Michel Batistuta's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. 37 minutes had been played when some careless play by TC☆ Keskin Nişancı™'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Christof Bernage was slow to take the kick. During this time Purple Talents's players had a chance to rest. 40 minutes into the match, Purple Talents's goal looked a bit too open when Jonas Bartolome came free, but Iker Carabajal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 42 minutes into the match, TC☆ Keskin Nişancı™'s goalkeeper Fisnik Fart had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Goos. Iker Carabajal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Savaş Başayoğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Iker Carabajal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Savaş Başayoğlu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Diego Goos was the one to do the kick off. In the 61st minute Michel Batistuta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fisnik Fart saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 64 minutes into the match, TC☆ Keskin Nişancı™'s goal looked a bit too open when Diego Goos came free, but Fisnik Fart reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 71 minutes into the match, Purple Talents's goal looked a bit too open when Savaş Başayoğlu came free, but Iker Carabajal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Diego Goos in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fisnik Fart saved TC☆ Keskin Nişancı™ from getting behind. Jonas Bartolome blasted a shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Iker Carabajal having to make a save. TC☆ Keskin Nişancı™'s Kenan Yıldız was substituted for Jonas Bartolome. Iker Carabajal made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Savaş Başayoğlu sent off a good shot on target. When Ahmet Emir Denizhan fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Purple Talents's protests and gave Ahmet Emir Denizhan a yellow card for diving instead. In the 81st match minute, Purple Talents was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmet Emir Denizhan to maneuver through the defense. Iker Carabajal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdi Saygın Lefter in the 82nd minute of play. Iker Carabajal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kenan Yıldız, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Kenan Yıldız could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Iker Carabajal made a huge save. Purple Talents's Iker Carabajal proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Purple Talents from getting a goal against them. Iker Carabajal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Savaş Başayoğlu in the 92nd minute of the match. Purple Talents's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Abdi Saygın Lefter 95 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-2. The Purple Talents fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. TC☆ Keskin Nişancı™ were clearly better and deserved to take the win.