U18 World League

Arena do Olivedos
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5739, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Dimitris Alatza started the match with the kick off. Akis Kiriakopoulos was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Luiz Eduardo Ortiz showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 4 minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Olivedos's goal looked a bit too open when Daidalos Giannopoulos came free, but Víktor Mineiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ booed when Olivedos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luiz Eduardo Ortiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Akis Kiriakopoulos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Albertinho Cavalcante in the 19th minute. In the 21st match minute, ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kreon Koulaxizis to maneuver through the defense. Doni Senna took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 22nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Akis Kiriakopoulos. ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Dimitris Alatza struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Víktor Mineiro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ. Olivedos's Víktor Mineiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dimitris Alatza in the 25th minute of play. The supporters of Olivedos booed when ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Daidalos Giannopoulos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Akis Kiriakopoulos was a little too slow when Albertinho Cavalcante got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 30th minute. The score was now 2-0. In the 32nd minute, Olivedos's Luiz Eduardo Ortiz ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Akis Kiriakopoulos. Akis Kiriakopoulos yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-0. The supporters of ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ booed when Olivedos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zézinho Trevisan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Akis Mousa took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 37th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Víktor Mineiro. Olivedos's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Akis Mousa shot a long shot in the 39th minute and a light blocked Víktor Mineiro hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 3-1. In the 43rd match minute, ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Simeon Lalagos to maneuver through the defense. Akis Kiriakopoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Eduardo Ortiz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Luiz Eduardo Ortiz made a kick off. A collision led to ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Akis Mousa hit a great ball. In the 62nd minute, Daidalos Giannopoulos 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. Akis Kiriakopoulos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luiz Eduardo Ortiz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Akis Kiriakopoulos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albertinho Cavalcante in the 80th minute of play. After a rather tough play, ΑΙΕΝ ΥΨΙΚΡΑΤΕΙΝ's Simeon Lalagos got a free kick in the 81st minute. 92 minutes into the game, Olivedos's Paulo Renato Galvão nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Akis Kiriakopoulos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1.