World League

Kaniş Antik Stadyumu
Spectators: 7700 (Terracing: 5776, Seating: 1771, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tuna Karal took the kick off in the first half of the match. Muhittin Eraltay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tuna Karal, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. LOTUS's defense didn't have a chance, in the 5th minute, when Tuna Karal scored to the left of an out of position Muhittin Eraltay, making the score, 1-0. After 8 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for LOTUS! LOTUS's Muhittin Eraltay played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tuna Karal in the 12th minute of play. In the 13th minute Kültepe Spor Kulübü were awarded a corner. Sean McNally went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 18th minute Tuna Karal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Muhittin Eraltay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tuna Karal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Muhittin Eraltay read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tuna Karal in the 22nd minute of play forced LOTUS's goalkeeper Muhittin Eraltay to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Kültepe Spor Kulübü getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Ahmet Kadri Ucatekin hit a great ball. In the 29th minute Eustacio Bastia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Talha Mertkal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tuna Karal might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Muhittin Eraltay. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tuna Karal ran back to his position shaking his head. Muhittin Eraltay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tuna Karal, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Talha Mertkal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wincenty Lichorobiec in the 41st minute of the match. In the 41st minute Wincenty Lichorobiec shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Talha Mertkal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Muhittin Eraltay was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Tuna Karal showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 46 minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Muhittin Eraltay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tuna Karal in the 53rd minute of play. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind LOTUS's goalkeeper Muhittin Eraltay, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Kültepe Spor Kulübü booed when LOTUS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anıl Ozan Arkın didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 63rd match minute, LOTUS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anıl Ozan Arkın to maneuver through the defense. Muhittin Eraltay showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tuna Karal, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. 65 minutes into the match, Kültepe Spor Kulübü's goal looked a bit too open when Eustacio Bastia came free, but Talha Mertkal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 67 minutes into the game, Kültepe Spor Kulübü's Tuna Karal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Muhittin Eraltay made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. After 81 minutes, Tuna Karal made it 5-0 with a short kick to the right side. LOTUS's Muhittin Eraltay tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 84 minutes into the game, Kültepe Spor Kulübü's Tuna Karal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Muhittin Eraltay made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. Anıl Ozan Arkın hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Kültepe Spor Kulübü's Tuna Karal got a free kick in the 88th minute. Muhittin Eraltay showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tuna Karal in the 89th minute of the match. Tuna Karal might have been able to make a better finish in the 95th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Muhittin Eraltay. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tuna Karal ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 95th minute Tuna Karal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Muhittin Eraltay saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.