National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when İstemihan Okgüç made the kick off which started today's match. Ireland's Ailill John played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olgun Akpınar in the 4th minute of play. Ailill John made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olgun Akpınar in the 6th minute of play. Ailill John took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olgun Akpınar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 8 played minutes Ireland got a freekick which was hit by Britain Caffey. In the 12th minute, Britain Caffey ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Şerif Şahbey was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Ailill John took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from İstemihan Okgüç, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the game, Irving Mulvihill recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Şerif Şahbey. Irving Mulvihill showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 20 minutes into the game, Ireland's Terry McWill nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Şerif Şahbey made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Ailill John showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olgun Akpınar in the 27th minute of the match. In the 28th match minute, Ireland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Irving Mulvihill to maneuver through the defense. Olgun Akpınar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Ailill John tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ailill John took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Atıf İzgü, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Şerif Şahbey made a fantastic save in the 34th minute, when Blaine Keegan sent off a good shot on target. Ailill John took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Atıf İzgü, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ailill John took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yavuzalp Hiçsönmez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ireland's Ailill John played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali Atıf İzgü in the 39th minute of play. If Ali Atıf İzgü had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olgun Akpınar in the 44th minute of play forced Ireland's goalkeeper Ailill John to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.
An unexpectedly hard shot by Irving Mulvihill in the 53rd minute of play forced Turkey's goalkeeper Şerif Şahbey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 55th minute Ireland were awarded a corner. Timmons McDonald went to the cornerflag to take it. Ireland's Timmons McDonald was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Şerif Şahbey in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. With a little luck, Ireland's Ailill John got control of the ball when İstemihan Okgüç tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ailill John made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ali Atıf İzgü in the 59th minute of play. Ailill John made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ali Atıf İzgü in the 61st minute. Ireland's Ailill John proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save Ireland from getting a goal against them. 65 minutes into the match, Turkey's Olgun Akpınar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ailill John narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ailill John made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Ali Atıf İzgü sent off a good shot on target. 67 minutes into the match, Ireland's goalkeeper Ailill John had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ali Atıf İzgü. Turkey made a substitution. Talip Ağaoğlu replaced İstemihan Okgüç. 70 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ireland's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ricardo Quaresma was slow to take the kick. During this time Turkey's players had a chance to rest. In the 75th minute Olgun Akpınar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ailill John saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 76 minutes into the match, Turkey's Ali Atıf İzgü sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ailill John narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Daniel McLian's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Şerif Şahbey was relentless in the 77th minute of the game. 80 minutes into the match, Ireland's goal looked a bit too open when Talip Ağaoğlu came free, but Ailill John reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Şerif Şahbey showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Breed Moran, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. 83 minutes into the match, Turkey's goal looked a bit too open when Breed Moran came free, but Şerif Şahbey reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 83rd play minutes Daniel McLian shot 4-0, a short shot which went by Şerif Şahbey and just under the crossbar into goal. Olgun Akpınar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Ailill John made a huge save. With a little luck, Ireland's Ailill John got control of the ball when Talip Ağaoğlu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Turkey's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ricardo Quaresma in the 90th minute. Ailill John took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olgun Akpınar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 93rd minute, Turkey's Talip Ağaoğlu dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 4-1. Ailill John showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olgun Akpınar, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Ireland's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.
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