World League

Gli Arena
Spectators: 7596 (Terracing: 5698, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Batuhan Modrić kicked off to start the match. Jens Huybreghts made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bandit Cinta in the 9th minute. BAŞBUĞ's Güralp Akkoç managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Victor Chandrawinata in the 13 minute of the game. In the 14th minute, Victor Chandrawinata hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Glintung FC's Lev Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Batuhan Modrić in the 16th minute of play. When Glintung FC's Ismael Lucas in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BAŞBUĞ's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ismael Lucas in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jens Huybreghts prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Batuhan Modrić struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Lev Buffon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for BAŞBUĞ. Jens Huybreghts showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ismael Lucas, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by BAŞBUĞ's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Giles Janda was slow to take the kick. During this time Glintung FC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Glintung FC's corner Bandit Cinta fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jens Huybreghts quite easily take care of the ball. BAŞBUĞ were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Glintung FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Arda Turan took the corner. After taking down the ball on BAŞBUĞ's corner Arda Turan fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Lev Buffon quite easily take care of the ball. 38 minutes into the match, BAŞBUĞ's goal looked a bit too open when Ismael Lucas came free, but Jens Huybreghts reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ismael Lucas in the 38th minute of play forced BAŞBUĞ's goalkeeper Jens Huybreghts to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 44th minute Ismael Lucas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jens Huybreghts saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jens Huybreghts took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bandit Cinta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ismael Lucas made a kick off. In the 61st minute, Batuhan Modrić made a precise shot to the right of Lev Buffon. Glintung FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Lev Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Batuhan Modrić in the 68th minute of the match. Batuhan Modrić blasted a shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lev Buffon having to make a save. With a little luck, Glintung FC's Lev Buffon got control of the ball when Batuhan Modrić tried to sneak it across the goal line. 77 minutes into the match, BAŞBUĞ's goal looked a bit too open when Bandit Cinta came free, but Jens Huybreghts reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jens Huybreghts made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bandit Cinta in the 78th minute of play. Jens Huybreghts took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bandit Cinta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the match, Glintung FC's goal looked a bit too open when Batuhan Modrić came free, but Lev Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Glintung FC made a substitution. Nuriana Siahaan replaced Lars Viklund. 85 minutes had been played when some careless play by Glintung FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Arda Turan was slow to take the kick. During this time BAŞBUĞ's players had a chance to rest. In the 86th minute Bandit Cinta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jens Huybreghts saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Batuhan Modrić got free with Lev Buffon in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 92 minutes into the game, Özdemir Otaç was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. BAŞBUĞ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Glintung FC the free kick. After 92 played minutes BAŞBUĞ got a freekick which was hit by Özdemir Otaç. Jens Huybreghts made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bandit Cinta in the 94th minute of play. Jens Huybreghts made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jan Ćuk in the 95th minute of play. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see Glintung FC lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.