U21 World League

Jose Amalfitani
Spectators: 7468 (Terracing: 5602, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mücahit Beyhan kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mücahit Beyhan in the 3rd minute of play forced Zurdo FC's goalkeeper Guillermo Timo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Şentürk Cihanser showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nestor Tadzio in the 6th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Zurdo FC defense, Mücahit Beyhan kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Guillermo Timo. The Zurdo FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Guillermo Timo should have stopped the shot. When XL-Azrail Team's Mücahit Beyhan in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zurdo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Guillermo Timo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fikri Zorlu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Guillermo Timo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mücahit Beyhan in the 16th minute of the match. Godofredo Mel kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Enginsu Necaettin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Guillermo Timo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. Mücahit Beyhan's late challenge caught a Zurdo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mücahit Beyhan helped the player get up and apologised. In the 23rd minute, Batıkan Tekcan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. XL-Azrail Team's Enginsu Necaettin got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Raşit Özerhan scored 0-2 in the 35th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Guillermo Timo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 38th minute, Çetin Pirane hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nestor Tadzio in the 46th minute of play forced XL-Azrail Team's goalkeeper Şentürk Cihanser to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After the first half XL-Azrail Team were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After 54 played minutes Zurdo FC got a freekick which was hit by Santo Quinto. Mücahit Beyhan didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-3 via right post in the game's 57th minute. XL-Azrail Team's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Guillermo Timo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mücahit Beyhan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 62 minutes had been played when some careless play by Zurdo FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Enginsu Necaettin was slow to take the kick. During this time XL-Azrail Team's players had a chance to rest. When Silvestre Cordario fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Zurdo FC's protests and gave Silvestre Cordario a yellow card for diving instead. In the 63rd match minute, Zurdo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Silvestre Cordario to maneuver through the defense. When Mücahit Beyhan came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the XL-Azrail Team 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 Mücahit Beyhan couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Higinio Lertxun during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 73 minutes into the match, XL-Azrail Team's Mücahit Beyhan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Guillermo Timo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. XL-Azrail Team's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Enginsu Necaettin in the 75th minute. After taking down the ball on XL-Azrail Team's corner Enginsu Necaettin fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Guillermo Timo quite easily take care of the ball. The supporters of XL-Azrail Team booed when Zurdo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filiberto Petri didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 84 played minutes Mücahit Beyhan rounded Zurdo FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-6. Zurdo FC's Guillermo Timo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Zurdo FC from getting a goal against them.