World League

Büyükçekmece Stadı
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Amedeo Giancola started the match with the kick off. Büyükçekmece FC.'s Baturay Erten quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Federico Marsilio, made in the 14th minute of the game. Cihat Ecemiş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eigirdas Burnickas in the 20th minute of play. After some careless play in the Hyblae FC defense, Rahim Niğdeli kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Corrado Contestabile. The Hyblae FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Corrado Contestabile should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rahim Niğdeli in the 24th minute of play forced Hyblae FC's goalkeeper Corrado Contestabile to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the game, Büyükçekmece FC.'s Rahim Niğdeli nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Corrado Contestabile made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. In the 29th minute, Alvar Vester hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrea Pasciu in the 33rd minute of play forced Büyükçekmece FC.'s goalkeeper Cihat Ecemiş to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 35th minute Rahim Niğdeli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Corrado Contestabile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rahim Niğdeli in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Corrado Contestabile saved Hyblae FC from getting behind. Corrado Contestabile showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rahim Niğdeli in the 39th minute of the match. In the 39th minute Rahim Niğdeli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Corrado Contestabile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 40 minutes into the game, Darien Tebar threw the ball into play from the sideline. Büyükçekmece FC.'s Baturay Erten quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 42 minutes into the match, Büyükçekmece FC.'s Rahim Niğdeli sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Corrado Contestabile narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 44th match minute, Hyblae FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Darien Tebar to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Alvar Vester managed to get in a good position for a shot. Büyükçekmece FC.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Alvar Vester was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Corrado Contestabile breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cihat Ecemiş made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eigirdas Burnickas in the 47th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rahim Niğdeli was the one to do the kick off. Corrado Contestabile came out of the goal in the 51st minute to try and stop a shot by Büyükçekmece FC.'s Rahim Niğdeli. But to his dismay, Rahim Niğdeli quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. Corrado Contestabile showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rahim Niğdeli in the 58th minute of the match. Eigirdas Burnickas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Cihat Ecemiş made a huge save. After some careless play in the Hyblae FC defense, Rahim Niğdeli kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Corrado Contestabile. The Hyblae FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Corrado Contestabile should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rahim Niğdeli in the 66th minute of play forced Hyblae FC's goalkeeper Corrado Contestabile to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Büyükçekmece FC.'s Cihat Ecemiş played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amedeo Giancola in the 72nd minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Hyblae FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rahim Niğdeli came free, but Corrado Contestabile reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Darien Tebar kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After 85th play minutes Rahim Niğdeli shot 7-0, a short shot which went by Corrado Contestabile and just under the crossbar into goal. Korkutalp Sanih charged in rather forcefully in the 92nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Korkutalp Sanih the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Büyükçekmece FC. getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Korkutalp Sanih hit a great ball. Cihat Ecemiş was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 93rd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Andrea Pasciu. After having played for 96 minutes, Sergio Hug managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Büyükçekmece FC.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Sergio Hug was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.