U18 World League

M.F.C. ARENA
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Silvio Orlondo took the kick off in the first half of the match. 6 minutes into the game, Filippos Serametakis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MICE F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cavaliers FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, MICE F.C.'s Christos Koumis got a free kick in the 10th minute. After 11 played minutes, Cavaliers FC's Ariel Pero shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Paris Karamolegos came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Cavaliers FC reached it. In the 15th minute, Dimitris Rodanakis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 16th minute Pedro Ferran suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. Filippos Serametakis was shown his second yellow card after 16 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Cavaliers FC's Angelo Laurentzi was substituted for Pedro Ferran. After 17 played minutes MICE F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Filippos Serametakis. 20 minutes into the game, Chatziioannou Theofilakis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MICE F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cavaliers FC the free kick. The supporters of Cavaliers FC booed when MICE F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chatziioannou Theofilakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dimitris Rodanakis hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. In the 31st minute of the match Alejandro Leoiar sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Paris Karamolegos skillfully saved the ball. In the 33rd minute, Alejandro Leoiar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cavaliers FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. When Dimitris Rodanakis fell near the penalty area in the 48th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MICE F.C.'s protests and gave Dimitris Rodanakis a yellow card for diving instead. After 48 played minutes MICE F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Dimitris Rodanakis. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vladimiros Pardalakis to strike the kick off in the second half. Paris Karamolegos made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Silvio Orlondo sent off a good shot on target. In the 56th minute, Dimitris Rodanakis 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. Silvio Orlondo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Paris Karamolegos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Cavaliers FC's Benjamin Abella got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Silvio Orlondo hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alejandro Leoiar during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Cavaliers FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Alejandro Leoiar hit a great ball. Benjamin Abella recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to MICE F.C. getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Dimitris Rodanakis hit a great ball. Silvio Orlondo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paris Karamolegos having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benjamin Abella in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paris Karamolegos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 96 minutes into the game, Cavaliers FC's Silvio Orlondo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paris Karamolegos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2.