U23 World League

M.KEMAL ATATÜRK
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) 4 minutes into the match, Fala Sério FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gottfried Ferdi came free, but Falcão Couto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi's Atilla Er in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fala Sério FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ronaldinho Teixeira in the 14th minute of play forced SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi's goalkeeper İskender Veziroğlu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gonçalo Reis scored 0-2 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of İskender Veziroğlu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Fırat Çakıroğlu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Falcão Couto made a huge save. After 24 minutes of play, Fala Sério FC's Gonçalo Reis made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. İskender Veziroğlu was left in no man's land by his defense there! Falcão Couto was out of position in the 28 minute of play, and Fırat Çakıroğlu capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Fırat Çakıroğlu really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. A collision led to SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Aykut İklim hit a great ball. After 31 minutes of play, Fala Sério FC's Gonçalo Reis made it 1-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. İskender Veziroğlu was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ronaldinho Teixeira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Manoel Romero scored 1-5 in the 38th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of İskender Veziroğlu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Fırat Çakıroğlu's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Falcão Couto firmly grabbed it by the left post. If Atilla Er had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-5 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gonçalo Reis to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fırat Çakıroğlu in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Falcão Couto saved Fala Sério FC from getting behind. 54 minutes into the match, Ronaldinho Teixeira dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of İskender Veziroğlu, 1-6. When Ronaldinho Teixeira came up free with the goalie in the 59th minute, the Fala Sério FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ronaldinho Teixeira couldn't finish the play. In the 61st minute, Atilla Er left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-6. İskender Veziroğlu made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Manoel Romero sent off a good shot on target. İskender Veziroğlu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gonçalo Reis in the 69th minute of play. Fala Sério FC's Falcão Couto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fırat Çakıroğlu in the 71st minute of play. Alexsandro Ribeiro hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. In the 81st match minute, SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edip Garip to maneuver through the defense. İskender Veziroğlu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Manoel Romero in the 84th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Fala Sério FC's Gonçalo Reis slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of İskender Veziroğlu. That made the score 2-7 after 86 minutes of play. Ronaldinho Teixeira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 92 played minutes SarıKırmızı F.Akademisi got a freekick which was hit by Mecnun Kamuran. 93 minutes into the game, Gonçalo Reis recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of İskender Veziroğlu. Gonçalo Reis showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-8. Fala Sério FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.