Prized/Friendly Cup

Johan Cruyff Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Menios Katsiaros charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Menios Katsiaros the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 11 minutes into the game, Paschalis Kitsas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC Ajax's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Esmeralda AFC the free kick. Albano Nazario received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Thanasis Iliopoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 14 minutes, Albano Nazario managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Esmeralda AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albano Nazario was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice moves Menios Katsiaros could shoot a difficult shot in the 17th minute, which German Isaio however easily saved by the left post. Mateo Jakue received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Thanasis Iliopoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Victor Cordaryal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Thanasis Iliopoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanasis Iliopoulos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquilino Mon, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Aquilino Mon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Thanasis Iliopoulos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Victor Cordaryal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Menios Katsiaros took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised German Isaio. German Isaio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Nontas Livaditis's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 45thth minute, German Isaio skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

In the 55thth minute of the game Paschalis Kitsas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Esmeralda AFC's German Isaio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when AFC Ajax was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paschalis Kitsas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 73 played minutes AFC Ajax got a freekick which was hit by Daniil Vouzas. 75 minutes into the match, AFC Ajax's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Nazario came free, but Thanasis Iliopoulos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Aquilino Mon fell near the penalty area in the 84th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Esmeralda AFC's protests and gave Aquilino Mon a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of AFC Ajax booed when Esmeralda AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aquilino Mon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nestoras Xanthopoulos took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 86th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for German Isaio. Esmeralda AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 86 played minutes Esmeralda AFC got a freekick which was hit by Vicente Beltxe. 88 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Giannis Rafailakis came free, but German Isaio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paschalis Kitsas in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck German Isaio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to AFC Ajax getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Menios Katsiaros hit a great ball. AFC Ajax were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Esmeralda AFC for a fine match.