U23 World League

Vodafone Park
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Şentürk Temel kicked off to start the match. In the 8th minute, Bulut İrgun reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Federico Frasquito. The goal made the score 1-0. Bulut İrgun in the 16thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Federico Frasquito, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. BEŞİKTAŞK were awarded a corner in the 17th minute after Azulgrana 81's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Asrın Yaygır took the corner. After taking down the ball on BEŞİKTAŞK's corner Asrın Yaygır fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Federico Frasquito quite easily take care of the ball. When the match had gone on for 19 minutes, Gláuber Bertassi put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Tolgahan Karay. Asaf Mete kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the match, BEŞİKTAŞK's goal looked a bit too open when Şentürk Temel came free, but Tolgahan Karay reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 34 minutes, Bulut İrgun took a quick shot and it went in 2-1 without a chance for Federico Frasquito to make any attempt to save it. After 40 played minutes BEŞİKTAŞK got a freekick which was hit by Cevdet Vecih. Azulgrana 81's Pedro Casomiro got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 45th match minute, Azulgrana 81 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zacarias Txindoki to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bulut İrgun to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Gláuber Bertassi made a precise shot to the right of Tolgahan Karay. BEŞİKTAŞK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. After 55 minutes of play, BEŞİKTAŞK's Kubilay Sefik made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Federico Frasquito was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to Azulgrana 81 getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Gerardo Omero hit a great ball. BEŞİKTAŞK's Tolgahan Karay proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save BEŞİKTAŞK from getting a goal against them. In the 62nd minute, Szilárd Szaniszló hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Azulgrana 81's Federico Frasquito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bulut İrgun in the 66th minute of play. A collision led to Azulgrana 81 getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Szilárd Szaniszló hit a great ball. In the 70th minute Asrın Yaygır shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Frasquito saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When BEŞİKTAŞK's Bulut İrgun in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Azulgrana 81's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Azulgrana 81 getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Zacarias Txindoki hit a great ball. 77 minutes into the game, Erhan Esenboğa cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Federico Frasquito was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 81 minutes of play, Azulgrana 81's Şentürk Temel made it 4-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tolgahan Karay was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Bulut İrgun managed to get in a good position for a shot. BEŞİKTAŞK's supporters rose to their feet, but Bulut İrgun was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Federico Frasquito breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bulut İrgun in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Federico Frasquito saved Azulgrana 81 from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bulut İrgun in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Federico Frasquito prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The BEŞİKTAŞK players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.