U23 World League

Ali Samiyen Stadyum
Spectators: 7994 (Terracing: 5997, Seating: 1838, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gökçen Kulan took the kick off in the first half of the match. Mustafa Birol Zekai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristobal Inocente, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After a rather tough play, Tetra Pack FC's Rolando Tello got a free kick in the 9th minute. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tetra Pack FC's goalkeeper Aaron Bazkoare, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 10th minute GALATASARAY O.Z. were awarded a corner. Emrullah Toygun went to the cornerflag to take it. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Emrullah Toygun was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Aaron Bazkoare in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 11 played minutes Tetra Pack FC got a freekick which was hit by Cristobal Inocente. Mustafa Birol Zekai showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteban Ezkerra in the 13th minute of the match. Mustafa Birol Zekai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esteban Ezkerra, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. With a little luck, Tetra Pack FC's Aaron Bazkoare got control of the ball when Gökçen Kulan tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gökçen Kulan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Aaron Bazkoare made a huge save. Mustafa Birol Zekai showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteban Ezkerra in the 23rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esteban Ezkerra in the 25th minute of play forced GALATASARAY O.Z.'s goalkeeper Mustafa Birol Zekai to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Esteban Ezkerra in the 26th minute of play forced GALATASARAY O.Z.'s goalkeeper Mustafa Birol Zekai to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gökçen Kulan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Angelo Cefero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Aaron Bazkoare took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emrullah Toygun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Cefero in the 40th minute of play forced GALATASARAY O.Z.'s goalkeeper Mustafa Birol Zekai to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the GALATASARAY O.Z. defense, Angelo Cefero kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mustafa Birol Zekai. The GALATASARAY O.Z. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mustafa Birol Zekai should have stopped the shot.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Esteban Ezkerra to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Tetra Pack FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmet Kemal came free, but Aaron Bazkoare reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. GALATASARAY O.Z. were awarded a corner in the 52th minute after Tetra Pack FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Emrullah Toygun took the corner. In the 53rd minute GALATASARAY O.Z. were awarded a corner. Emrullah Toygun went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Emrullah Toygun almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Tetra Pack FC's Aaron Bazkoare did a great save. After a defensive mix-up in Tetra Pack FC's zone, Gökçen Kulan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aaron Bazkoare came out of the goal and Gökçen Kulan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 63 minutes into the match, Tetra Pack FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gökçen Kulan came free, but Aaron Bazkoare reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 63 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Gökçen Kulan fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. In the 69th minute the ball was on its way in behind GALATASARAY O.Z.'s goalkeeper Mustafa Birol Zekai, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mustafa Birol Zekai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esteban Ezkerra, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Mustafa Birol Zekai played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esteban Ezkerra in the 73rd minute of play. In the 79th minute, Baki Koyas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. GALATASARAY O.Z.'s Baturhan Osmanlı was substituted for Gökçen Kulan. The supporters of Tetra Pack FC booed when GALATASARAY O.Z. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baki Koyas didn't get a good kick on the ball. 87 minutes had been played when some careless play by Tetra Pack FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Emrullah Toygun was slow to take the kick. During this time GALATASARAY O.Z.'s players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Emrullah Toygun almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Tetra Pack FC's Aaron Bazkoare did a great save. Ahmet Kemal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Aaron Bazkoare tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Tetra Pack FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.