U21 World League

Anatolia Arena
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) When Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert came up free with the goalie in the 2nd minute, the Altar SK 1283 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 Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bircan Tapgaç in the 4th minute of play forced Altar SK 1283's goalkeeper Koray Tokcan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Koray Tokcan was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Bircan Tapgaç capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Bircan Tapgaç really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Anatolia FC's Haluk Sarıcabay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arif Burak Kalhan in the 7th minute of play. 10 minutes into the game, Bayındır Mehmet Okergun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Anatolia FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Altar SK 1283 the free kick. When Timur Kerem fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Altar SK 1283's protests and gave Timur Kerem a yellow card for diving instead. Necip Ünsi kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. 28 minutes into the match, Anatolia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert came free, but Haluk Sarıcabay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Haluk Sarıcabay came out of the goal in the 28th minute to try and stop a shot by Altar SK 1283's Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert. But to his dismay, Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The supporters of Anatolia FC booed when Altar SK 1283 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Necip Ünsi didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert in the 32nd minute of play forced Anatolia FC's goalkeeper Haluk Sarıcabay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arif Burak Kalhan in the 42nd minute of play forced Anatolia FC's goalkeeper Haluk Sarıcabay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Arif Burak Kalhan to make the kick off. In the 52nd match minute, Altar SK 1283 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emrah Uzma to maneuver through the defense. In the 55th minute, Arif Burak Kalhan got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Anatolia FC's Haluk Sarıcabay proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Anatolia FC from getting a goal against them. In the 60th minute Timur Kerem shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Haluk Sarıcabay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Haluk Sarıcabay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arif Burak Kalhan in the 63rd minute of play. After 65 played minutes Anatolia FC got a freekick which was hit by Macit Barkın. During the 66th minute of the match Macit Barkın completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Macit Barkın a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Altar SK 1283 booed when Anatolia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Macit Barkın didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Anatolia FC's zone, Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Haluk Sarıcabay came out of the goal and Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Haluk Sarıcabay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Timur Kerem, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Haluk Sarıcabay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alaaddin Erşahin in the 71st minute of play. 73 minutes into the game, Altar SK 1283's Ahmet Rıfat Cihanmert nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Haluk Sarıcabay made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Haluk Sarıcabay showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emrah Uzma in the 85th minute of the match. If Abdulkerim Sebat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Galip Namık kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match.