U23 World League

SLOVAKIA Stadium
Spectators: 7729 (Terracing: 5798, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's Su Per started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Mehmet Öztürk sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's Matej Demčák played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mehmet Öztürk in the 4th minute of play. When Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS's Mehmet Öztürk in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's goalie prevented a goal. After 5 played minutes Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS got a freekick which was hit by Wincenty Bucyki. Matej Demčák made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mehmet Öztürk in the 8th minute of play. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's goalkeeper Matej Demčák, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mehmet Öztürk might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Matej Demčák. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mehmet Öztürk ran back to his position shaking his head. Mehmet Öztürk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matej Demčák having to interfere. Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS's Mehmet Öztürk got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Mehmet Öztürk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 21 minutes into the match, V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's goal looked a bit too open when Mehmet Öztürk came free, but Matej Demčák reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gabriel Tabaček sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mehmet Öztürk in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Matej Demčák saved V.K.DRINK Hermanovce from getting behind. Matej Demčák made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mehmet Öztürk in the 35th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mehmet Öztürk made a kick off. Tibor Pitoňák charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tibor Pitoňák the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's Tibor Pitoňák got a free kick in the 55th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mehmet Öztürk in the 59th minute of play forced V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's goalkeeper Matej Demčák to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wincenty Bucyki recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a little luck, V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's Matej Demčák got control of the ball when Mehmet Öztürk tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mehmet Öztürk could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Matej Demčák made a huge save. In the 72nd match minute, Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wincenty Bucyki to maneuver through the defense. Lukáš Krišpín fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fausto do Valle having to interfere. V.K.DRINK Hermanovce's Su Per got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tibor Pitoňák got a throw-in 83 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Daniel Chvalný. A sloppy throw-in by Tibor Pitoňák in the 84th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS's Baturalp Sefer. Matej Demčák had in the 89thth minute some difficulties stopping Ramiz Ragıp's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball After 89 minutes of play, Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS's Ramiz Ragıp made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Matej Demčák was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ali Hamza Duyar charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ali Hamza Duyar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Ali Hamza Duyar hit a great ball. The V.K.DRINK Hermanovce supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS's performance. The match ended with a win for Palestine - Beşikdüzü TS.