U18 World League

La Gran Cornamenta
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Modesto Ferdinand started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Şaban Oktan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romeo Jurgi in the 4th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Romeo Jurgi got free with Şaban Oktan in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. ESPİYESPOR's Şaban Oktan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modesto Ferdinand in the 7th minute of play. Kıvanç Gökdoğan hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. ESPİYESPOR's Şaban Oktan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modesto Ferdinand in the 13th minute of play. In the 18th minute of the match Kıvanç Gökdoğan shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Angelo Crescencio showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 19 minutes into the match, Şemsettin İlkutay notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of CORNUDOS Fútbol Club's Angelo Crescencio. Angelo Crescencio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, ESPİYESPOR's Münir Ruşeni got a free kick in the 23rd minute. When CORNUDOS Fútbol Club's Modesto Ferdinand in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ESPİYESPOR's goalie prevented a goal. Şaban Oktan was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Romeo Jurgi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 26 minute of play. Şaban Oktan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Modesto Ferdinand in the 36th minute of play. In the 37th minute Modesto Ferdinand shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şaban Oktan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kıvanç Gökdoğan hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Şaban Oktan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Modesto Ferdinand in the 42nd minute of the match. Şaban Oktan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Modesto Ferdinand, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th minute Münir Ruşeni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angelo Crescencio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 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.

Şemsettin İlkutay hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute of the match, Bedir Şikel got a very nice opportunity to score, but Angelo Crescencio was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 62 minutes into the match, Dündar Yağın had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Angelo Crescencio. CORNUDOS Fútbol Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dündar Yağın was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. In the 69th minute Modesto Ferdinand shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Şaban Oktan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Şaban Oktan didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Teo Dolfo went, in the 73rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. 79 minutes into the match, ESPİYESPOR's goal looked a bit too open when Modesto Ferdinand came free, but Şaban Oktan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 82 minutes into the match, Dündar Yağın had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Angelo Crescencio. CORNUDOS Fútbol Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dündar Yağın was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. The supporters of ESPİYESPOR booed when CORNUDOS Fútbol Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomas Xabat didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, CORNUDOS Fútbol Club's Teo Dolfo got a free kick in the 92nd minute.