U21 World League

KOO Park
Spectators: 10910 (Terracing: 8197, Seating: 2513, VIP seats: 200) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Robert Collen took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Robert Collen got free with Leonardo Jara in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sven-Åke Granberg in the 11th minute of play forced KOO Tigers's goalkeeper Uğuralp Vasfi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Bennis's Cai Cheng Sang got a free kick in the 14th minute. Robert Collen was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 15th minute. KOO Tigers's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Uğuralp Vasfi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sven-Åke Granberg in the 17th minute of play. Uğuralp Vasfi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cai Cheng Sang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute Cai Cheng Sang shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Uğuralp Vasfi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, KOO Tigers's goal looked a bit too open when Cai Cheng Sang came free, but Uğuralp Vasfi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Robert Collen in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leonardo Jara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Uğuralp Vasfi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cai Cheng Sang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. KOO Tigers's Uğuralp Vasfi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sven-Åke Granberg in the 38th minute of play. Leonardo Jara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Collen, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After 43 played minutes Bennis got a freekick which was hit by César Lira. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Henrik Svartengren managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bennis's supporters rose to their feet, but Henrik Svartengren was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Uğuralp Vasfi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 48th minute, Robert Collen got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Sven-Åke Granberg to make the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Robert Collen in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leonardo Jara saved Bennis from getting behind. Cai Cheng Sang could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Uğuralp Vasfi made a huge save. Robert Collen might have been able to make a better finish in the 68th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Leonardo Jara. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Robert Collen ran back to his position shaking his head. Robert Collen scored 1-0 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Leonardo Jara, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. KOO Tigers's Kudret Şükrü was substituted for Emin Bayram. Bennis's Pål Uggstedt was substituted for Cai Cheng Sang. KOO Tigers made a substitution. Marquinhos Filho replaced Mickey Rothwell. In the 77th minute Robert Collen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leonardo Jara saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 78th minute of the game Thodoris Katsiaros made a throw-in which Henrik Svartengren played forward. Eerik Loide hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. In the 90th match minute, KOO Tigers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marquinhos Filho to maneuver through the defense. César Lira kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. The supporters of Bennis booed when KOO Tigers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Collen didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 96th minute, Pål Uggstedt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Bennis fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. The Bennis players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented KOO Tigers from taking control. The game ends in a draw.