U18 League

Tsαrisi
Spectators: 149 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 0) 5 minutes into the match, Tsαrisi FC's goal looked a bit too open when Joffrey Noyelle came free, but Stratos Loubakis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, Joffrey Noyelle notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Tsαrisi FC's Stratos Loubakis. Stratos Loubakis was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gildas Bleuse in the 10th minute of play forced Tsαrisi FC's goalkeeper Stratos Loubakis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Stratos Loubakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gildas Bleuse, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute, Gildas Bleuse made a precise shot to the right of Stratos Loubakis. Tsαrisi FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. The supporters of SILMONT booed when Tsαrisi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugenios Labrakos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stratos Loubakis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigue Le Guern in the 25th minute of the match. Stratos Loubakis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodrigue Le Guern, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 29th minute Joffrey Noyelle shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stratos Loubakis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodrigue Le Guern scored 0-3 in the 31st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Stratos Loubakis, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Stratos Loubakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodrigue Le Guern, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 36 minutes into the game, Joffrey Noyelle cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Stratos Loubakis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Stratos Loubakis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joffrey Noyelle in the 44th minute of play. With 47 minutes on the clock, Miltiadis Giatropoulos commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 46th minute, one of Tsαrisi FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Tsαrisi FC. Disappointed in the 0-5 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Eugenios Labrakos to make the kick off. The crowd rose to their feet as SILMONT's Joffrey Noyelle slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Stratos Loubakis. That made the score 0-6 after 55 minutes of play. Stratos Loubakis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raphaël Obert, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Stratos Loubakis was out of position in the 61 minute of play, and Gildas Bleuse capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gildas Bleuse really showed his touch with that goal: 0-7. Stratos Loubakis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joffrey Noyelle in the 65th minute of play. A hard shot 71 in the game by Joffrey Noyelle from a close distance when the talented Stratos Loubakis managed to make a qualified save. Tsαrisi FC's players were relieved. When SILMONT's Joffrey Noyelle in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tsαrisi FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 73rd minute Gildas Bleuse shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stratos Loubakis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stratos Loubakis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gildas Bleuse, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 79th minute, Joffrey Noyelle reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Stratos Loubakis. The goal made the score 0-8. After some careless play in the Tsαrisi FC defense, Rodrigue Le Guern kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Stratos Loubakis. The Tsαrisi FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Stratos Loubakis should have stopped the shot. Through an outstanding action, after 89 minutes, Stratos Loubakis successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Stratos Loubakis made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rodrigue Le Guern in the 91st minute. 94 minutes into the game, Spyros Christou was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tsαrisi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SILMONT the free kick. In the 94th match minute, Tsαrisi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Spyros Christou to maneuver through the defense. The long shot by Joffrey Baradel in the 95th minute really tested Stratos Loubakis's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After a rather tough play, Tsαrisi FC's Paris Asimopoulos got a free kick in the 95th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joffrey Noyelle in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stratos Loubakis saved Tsαrisi FC from getting behind. John Salvi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eugenios Labrakos, who was totally free with the ball in the 98th minute. In the 98th minute, Joffrey Baradel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. SILMONT played a much better game than Tsαrisi FC and deserved their victory. The Tsαrisi FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.