U21 World League

Galaxy Arena
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) Cristóvão Maciel started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Bedrettin Özdeğer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Paulo de Mendonça, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eric Donnarumma made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Derman Yiğiter in the 8th minute of play. 12 minutes into the match, Cristóvão Maciel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bedrettin Özdeğer. City Friseur Wuppertal's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cristóvão Maciel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. When Olívio Almeida fell near the penalty area in the 15th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Elite™- FC Galácticos's protests and gave Olívio Almeida a yellow card for diving instead. In the 15th match minute, Elite™- FC Galácticos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Olívio Almeida to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th match minute, Elite™- FC Galácticos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oséas Lago to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Elite™- FC Galácticos booed when City Friseur Wuppertal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dilaver Üngörmüş didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Olívio Almeida was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 27 minutes had been played. After 28 played minutes Elite™- FC Galácticos got a freekick which was hit by Olívio Almeida. Cristóvão Maciel charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cristóvão Maciel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 33rd match minute, Elite™- FC Galácticos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristóvão Maciel to maneuver through the defense. Elite™- FC Galácticos's Cristóvão Maciel was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 34th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Cristóvão Maciel struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Bedrettin Özdeğer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Elite™- FC Galácticos. 41 minutes into the match, Cristóvão Maciel dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Bedrettin Özdeğer, 3-0. With a little luck, City Friseur Wuppertal's Bedrettin Özdeğer got control of the ball when Raphael de Brito tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 47 minutes, Tuncer İribaş managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. City Friseur Wuppertal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tuncer İribaş was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

After 52 played minutes City Friseur Wuppertal got a freekick which was hit by Mevlüt İncel. The audience thought a goal was coming when Derman Yiğiter got free with Eric Donnarumma in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Derman Yiğiter kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 72 minutes into the match, Ulisses Cavalcante had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bedrettin Özdeğer. City Friseur Wuppertal's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ulisses Cavalcante was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. The crowd rose to their feet as Tuncer İribaş kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Eric Donnarumma. That made the score 4-2 in the 79 minute of play. Bedrettin Özdeğer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristóvão Maciel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristóvão Maciel in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bedrettin Özdeğer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. For all the effort they put into the match, the City Friseur Wuppertal players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Elite™- FC Galácticos.