U23 World League

Ali Sami Yen Sokak
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Faustin Ostermann took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute, Tomé Baptista made a precise shot to the right of Bilgehan Yürüker. ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 7th minute of the match, Faustin Ostermann got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ronaldão Souza was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's defense didn't have a chance, in the 12th minute, when Faustin Ostermann scored to the left of an out of position Ronaldão Souza, making the score, 1-1. In the 21st match minute, ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sungurhan Akşin to maneuver through the defense. After 24 played minutes FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA got a freekick which was hit by Harvey Elliott. 27 minutes into the match, Faustin Ostermann dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ronaldão Souza, 2-1. Faustin Ostermann's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 32ndth minute, Ronaldão Souza skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Faustin Ostermanns short, quick shot in the 34thth minute got Ronaldão Souza to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Bilgehan Yürüker didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Tomé Baptista went, in the 35th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. A hard shot 40 in the game by Faustin Ostermann from a close distance when the talented Ronaldão Souza managed to make a qualified save. FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's players were relieved. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tomé Baptista made a kick off. Bilgehan Yürüker made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomé Baptista in the 64th minute of play. After a rather tough play, ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂'s Sungurhan Akşin got a free kick in the 66th minute. José de Souza, 67 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Tomé Baptista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Faustin Ostermann struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Ronaldão Souza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂. The supporters of FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA booed when ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Doğa Gazzal didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂'s Desiderio Dolfo got a free kick in the 75th minute. When Tomé Baptista came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA 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 Tomé Baptista couldn't finish the play. When ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂'s Faustin Ostermann in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂'s Sungurhan Akşin got a free kick in the 83rd minute. The ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂ fans' excitement grew in the 86th match minute when ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂'s Faustin Ostermann looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Faustin Ostermann in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ronaldão Souza saved FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA from getting behind. FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA's Ronaldão Souza played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Doğa Gazzal in the 95th minute of play. ƒ¢ тαяıк υηıтє∂ were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of FORMIGÃO DE BRAGA for a fine match.