League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 9233 (Terracing: 6926, Seating: 2124, VIP seats: 183) Marco Aparecido sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s Romulo Gaur got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Giannis Banos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Antaios Harames read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Romulo Gaur's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Iphikles Pintzopoulos was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. In the 13th match minute, Efstathiou UTD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vasilis Egonidis to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Romulo Gaur in the 16th minute of play forced Efstathiou UTD's goalkeeper Iphikles Pintzopoulos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s Romulo Gaur in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Efstathiou UTD's goalie prevented a goal. In the 19th match minute, F.C. Elbląg POLAND™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iakobos Economides to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the match, Efstathiou UTD's Iakchos Tselikas broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Antaios Harames made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Giannis Banos sent off a good shot on target. Romulo Gaur recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Romulo Gaur managed to get in a good position for a shot. F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s supporters rose to their feet, but Romulo Gaur was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iphikles Pintzopoulos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 32nd match minute, F.C. Elbląg POLAND™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Keyx Giannakakos to maneuver through the defense. Iphikles Pintzopoulos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Romulo Gaur's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. 37 minutes into the match, Efstathiou UTD's goal looked a bit too open when Romulo Gaur came free, but Iphikles Pintzopoulos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s Romulo Gaur got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Marco Aparecido had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Haides Telis to strike the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Efstathiou UTD's Iphikles Pintzopoulos got control of the ball when Romulo Gaur tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Giannis Banos in the 56th minute of play forced F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s goalkeeper Antaios Harames to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 57 minutes, Romulo Gaur put it in 1-2 from a short distance just to the right of Iphikles Pintzopoulos. F.C. Elbląg POLAND™ made a substitution. Ime Achaparos replaced Keyx Giannakakos. Efstathiou UTD's Iphikles Pintzopoulos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romulo Gaur in the 65th minute of play. Iphikles Pintzopoulos didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Priamos Kaisaris went, in the 67th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. Iphikles Pintzopoulos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romulo Gaur, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Antaios Harames showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haides Telis in the 72nd minute of the match. Patroklos Papoulis hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. F.C. Elbląg POLAND™ made a substitution. Antonio Zuccarini replaced Jerzy Duda. A collision led to F.C. Elbląg POLAND™ getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Jerzy Duda hit a great ball. Romulo Gaur in the 82ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Iphikles Pintzopoulos, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Patroklos Papoulis's late challenge caught a F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Patroklos Papoulis helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of F.C. Elbląg POLAND™ booed when Efstathiou UTD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patroklos Papoulis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Marco Aparecido managed to get in a good position for a shot. F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s supporters rose to their feet, but Marco Aparecido was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iphikles Pintzopoulos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Priamos Kaisaris received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Iphikles Pintzopoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 95th minute the ball was on its way in behind Efstathiou UTD's goalkeeper Iphikles Pintzopoulos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. F.C. Elbląg POLAND™'s players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.