U18 World League

EL PASO
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Christodoulos Maniatis started the match with the kick off. Christos Kafkaletos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lázaro Hartz's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. In the 17th minute Lázaro Hartz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christos Kafkaletos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christos Kafkaletos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristobal Garci in the 19th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Eusebio Rafel left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ⲨⲀⲚⲀ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eusebio Rafel in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christos Kafkaletos saved BLACK PANTHER F.C from getting behind. BLACK PANTHER F.C's Christos Kafkaletos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lázaro Hartz in the 27th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lázaro Hartz in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christos Kafkaletos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Iker Azubeli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerasimos Giannaridis, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Christos Kafkaletos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lázaro Hartz in the 39th minute of play. The supporters of BLACK PANTHER F.C booed when ⲨⲀⲚⲀ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Federico Iztal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gerasimos Giannaridis received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Iker Azubeli came out and tried to block the shot, but Gerasimos Giannaridis slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 42nd minute. Christos Kafkaletos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lázaro Hartz in the 46th minute of play. ⲨⲀⲚⲀ's Ulises Pancho was substituted for Federico Iztal. After the first half ⲨⲀⲚⲀ were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Christos Kafkaletos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Hartz, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. With a little luck, BLACK PANTHER F.C's Christos Kafkaletos got control of the ball when Eusebio Rafel tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 64th match minute, BLACK PANTHER F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Trifon Ioannou to maneuver through the defense. 67 minutes into the match, BLACK PANTHER F.C's goalkeeper Christos Kafkaletos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eusebio Rafel. Eusebio Rafel 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. When ⲨⲀⲚⲀ's Lázaro Hartz 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 BLACK PANTHER F.C's goalie prevented a goal. 73 minutes into the match, ⲨⲀⲚⲀ's goal looked a bit too open when Gerasimos Giannaridis came free, but Iker Azubeli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christos Kafkaletos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Hartz, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. In the 79th minute of the match, Lázaro Hartz tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Christos Kafkaletos saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 86th match minute, BLACK PANTHER F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gerasimos Kamaras to maneuver through the defense. Cristobal Garci's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 89thth minute, Christos Kafkaletos skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 90th minute of the match, Lázaro Hartz tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Christos Kafkaletos saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The audience was convinced that Lázaro Hartz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Christos Kafkaletos was relentless in the 95th minute of the game. Cristobal Garci could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 99th minute of the match, but Christos Kafkaletos made a huge save. The BLACK PANTHER F.C supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching ⲨⲀⲚⲀ's performance. The match ended with a win for ⲨⲀⲚⲀ.