National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) U21 Turkey's Rüştü Yetkin 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. U21 Turkey's Ahmet Necdet Tan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theodor Görtz in the 2nd minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, U21 Turkey's goal looked a bit too open when Bartolo Nadolski came free, but Ahmet Necdet Tan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ahmet Necdet Tan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bartolo Nadolski, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. The corner ended in Burt Mölber almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but U21 Turkey's Ahmet Necdet Tan did a great save. Waldo Klein showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esen Irgatbaşı, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. The supporters of U21 Germany booed when U21 Turkey was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rüştü Yetkin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Christoph Porsche sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ahmet Necdet Tan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bartolo Nadolski in the 26th minute of the match. Burt Mölber received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Ahmet Necdet Tan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 32 minutes into the match, U21 Germany's goalkeeper Waldo Klein had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rüştü Yetkin. U21 Germany's Waldo Klein proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save U21 Germany from getting a goal against them. Ahmet Necdet Tan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bartolo Nadolski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Waldo Klein made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rüştü Yetkin in the 37th minute. In the 40thth minute of the game Esen Irgatbaşı who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Germany's Waldo Klein was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 43rd minute of the match Hakon Fürst shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ahmet Necdet Tan showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 44th minute, İsa Günyol hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 46 minutes into the match, U21 Turkey's goal looked a bit too open when Burt Mölber came free, but Ahmet Necdet Tan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half U21 Germany were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Esen Irgatbaşı blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Waldo Klein having to make a save. U21 Turkey's Ahmet Necdet Tan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Turkey from getting a goal against them. 57 minutes into the game, U21 Germany's Theodor Görtz nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ahmet Necdet Tan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. U21 Germany made a substitution. Adam Groth replaced Christoph Porsche. Through an outstanding action, after 72 minutes, Ahmet Necdet Tan successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 75th minute, Bülent Maldini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Germany's Achim Raabe was substituted for Hakon Fürst. U21 Turkey's Gürel Sururi was substituted for Orhun Hürmüz. U21 Turkey's Baturhan Özkutlu was substituted for Tansel Akgüneş. U21 Turkey made a substitution. Onur Abuska replaced Esen Irgatbaşı. A collision led to U21 Germany getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Bülent Maldini hit a great ball. Waldo Klein showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Onur Abuska in the 77th minute of the match. Sakis Wiesenberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of U21 Germany booed when U21 Turkey was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gökberk Tutku didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 85 minutes, Rüştü Yetkin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the U21 Turkey and the U21 Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. If Onur Abuska had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 90thth minute of the game Onur Abuska who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Germany's Waldo Klein was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. U21 Turkey were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after U21 Germany's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gökberk Tutku took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Gökberk Tutku got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Waldo Klein quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 96th match minute, U21 Turkey was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aras Neval to maneuver through the defense. U21 Germany's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.