World League

Agia Sofia
Spectators: 7846 (Terracing: 5886, Seating: 1804, VIP seats: 156) AEK S.C's Thalis Krommidas 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. Marcelo Gagriel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donzel Goyeneta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of AEK S.C booed when Xeneizes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucas Iigo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thalis Krommidas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcelo Gagriel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind AEK S.C's goalkeeper Thanasis Koltsidas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Anibal Veremundo made in the 10th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Fulgencio Peru immediately put the ball in play. Thalis Krommidas might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcelo Gagriel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Thalis Krommidas ran back to his position shaking his head. Marcelo Gagriel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thalis Krommidas, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Thalis Krommidas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 30 minutes in the game Marinos Sakalis did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Thalis Krommidas. Donzel Goyeneta's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marcelo Gagriel firmly grabbed it by the left post. The corner led AEK S.C's Kevin Carreira to fire away a dangerous shot which Marcelo Gagriel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 36th minute Donzel Goyeneta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Gagriel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marcelo Gagriel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thalis Krommidas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 45 in the game by Thalis Krommidas from a close distance when the talented Marcelo Gagriel managed to make a qualified save. Xeneizes's players were relieved. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Fulgencio Peru stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52ndth minute of the game Fulgencio Peru who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AEK S.C's Thanasis Koltsidas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to AEK S.C getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Kevin Carreira hit a great ball. Thanasis Koltsidas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulgencio Peru in the 54th minute of play. In the 55thth minute of the game Fulgencio Peru who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AEK S.C's Thanasis Koltsidas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Marcelo Gagriel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donzel Goyeneta in the 59th minute of play. Thanasis Koltsidas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulgencio Peru in the 62nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thalis Krommidas in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcelo Gagriel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcelo Gagriel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thalis Krommidas in the 67th minute of the match. Thanasis Koltsidas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Peru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fulgencio Peru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Thanasis Koltsidas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xeneizes's Gwidon Jasiūnas was substituted for Diego Rinaldi. AEK S.C made a substitution. Thomas Papatrechas replaced Sakis Tavlaridis. Xeneizes made a substitution. Qi Xun replaced Fulgencio Peru. Xeneizes's Aaron Tiso was substituted for German Platon. In the 81stth minute of the game Kevin Carreira who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Xeneizes's Marcelo Gagriel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. João Francisco de Andrade kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Thanasis Koltsidas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Qi Xun in the 83rd minute of the match. Marcelo Gagriel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vaggelis Mitsiou, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Aaron Tiso might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Thanasis Koltsidas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aaron Tiso ran back to his position shaking his head. Qi Xun had several of the AEK S.C's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 96 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 0-1 score and a disappointed Thanasis Koltsidas as he didn't even see the shot coming. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Xeneizes eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.