U23 World League

Estadio Gaviotas
Spectators: 7460 (Terracing: 5596, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mürsel Barlas took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mustafa Anıl Haliloğlu in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedro Asur prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gürhan Nahit made in the 15th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Vahap Pekiner however managed to control. Aytekin Esay made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ildefonso Ortle in the 19th minute. After 29 minutes of play, Gaviotas FC's Ildefonso Ortle made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aytekin Esay was left in no man's land by his defense there! Gürhan Nahit made in the 38th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Vahap Pekiner however managed to control. When nRdLiFe's Mürsel Barlas in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gaviotas FC's goalie prevented a goal. Pedro Asur stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mürsel Barlas's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. Mürsel Barlas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Gaviotas FC made a substitution. Casimiro Lopez replaced Ildefonso Ortle.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Casimiro Lopez made a kick off. With an all-out effort, nRdLiFe's Pedro Asur threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Mürsel Barlas, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A collision led to Gaviotas FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Gaston Gudesteo hit a great ball. After 57 minutes of play, nRdLiFe's Göktan Sidam made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pedro Asur was left in no man's land by his defense there! Gaviotas FC made a substitution. Patricio Oriol replaced Elias Ursino. When Casimiro Lopez fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gaviotas FC's protests and gave Casimiro Lopez a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Gaviotas FC's Casimiro Lopez got a free kick in the 62nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mürsel Barlas in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Asur saved Gaviotas FC from getting behind. Isidro Vimaro kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Mürsel Barlas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Pedro Asur made a huge save. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 78th minute of the game. One of Gaviotas FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of nRdLiFe:s goal. The referee gave nRdLiFe a penalty, 79 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Vahap Pekiner, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Gaviotas FC's Pedro Asur. 1-3. It was a well-played corner which Mustafa Anıl Haliloğlu managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. The supporters of nRdLiFe booed when Gaviotas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Casimiro Lopez didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th minute, Esteve Naelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mustafa Anıl Haliloğlu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 93rd minute, Mürsel Barlas reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Pedro Asur. The goal made the score 1-4. After a rather tough play, nRdLiFe's Savaşer Sehim got a free kick in the 96th minute. The Gaviotas FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. nRdLiFe were clearly better and deserved to take the win.