U23 World League

Lipochσrion Stadium
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Enzo FC's Radamel-Falcao Garcia 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. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Enzo FC's goalkeeper Benito Adrio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 9th minute of the match Lipochσrion FC got a corner. Enzo FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Veniamin Chatziantoniou ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Long Yun Qi fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Enzo FC's protests and gave Long Yun Qi a yellow card for diving instead. After having played for 24 minutes, Fotis Melas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lipochσrion FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fotis Melas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Veniamin Chatziantoniou charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Veniamin Chatziantoniou the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Veniamin Chatziantoniou hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Lipochσrion FC's Theagenis Giannou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manuel Lanzini in the 27th minute of play. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Enzo FC's goalkeeper Benito Adrio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The corner ended in Veniamin Chatziantoniou almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Enzo FC's Benito Adrio did a great save. Theagenis Giannou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radamel-Falcao Garcia, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 37th minute Enzo FC were awarded a corner. Manuel Lanzini went to the cornerflag to take it. Manuel Lanzini made a great header on Enzo FC's corner, it was just that Lipochσrion FC's Theagenis Giannou managed to reach the ball for a save. Fotis Melas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Benito Adrio having to make a save. Fotis Melas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Benito Adrio made a huge save. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Panagiotis Lallos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fotis Melas kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Panagiotis Lallos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lipochσrion FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Panagiotis Lallos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benito Adrio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 72 minutes of play, Lipochσrion FC's Panagiotis Lallos made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Benito Adrio was left in no man's land by his defense there! 80 minutes into the match, Lipochσrion FC's goalkeeper Theagenis Giannou had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Radamel-Falcao Garcia. A nice corner shot did that Manuel Lanzini got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Theagenis Giannou quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 84 minutes into the match, Lipochσrion FC's goalkeeper Theagenis Giannou had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Radamel-Falcao Garcia. After 85 played minutes Enzo FC got a freekick which was hit by Bautista Martínez Quarta. The supporters of Enzo FC booed when Lipochσrion FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Panagiotis Lallos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Panagiotis Lallos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lipochσrion FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Enzo FC for a fine match.