Challenge

Mikrochórion Stadium
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Antal Valentin started the match with the kick off. Antal Valentin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Paris Chatzinikolaou having to make a save. 6 minutes into the match, Mikrochórion's goal looked a bit too open when Antal Valentin came free, but Paris Chatzinikolaou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Antal Valentin in the 11th minute of play forced Mikrochórion's goalkeeper Paris Chatzinikolaou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Antal Valentin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paris Chatzinikolaou having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Antal Valentin in the 16th minute of play forced Mikrochórion's goalkeeper Paris Chatzinikolaou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 18 minutes into the match, Mikrochórion's goal looked a bit too open when Antal Valentin came free, but Paris Chatzinikolaou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hungary were awarded a corner in the 24th minute after Mikrochórion's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Antal Valentin took the corner. The corner led Hungary's Major Barna to fire away a dangerous shot which Paris Chatzinikolaou despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Balazs Lajos in the 27th minute of play forced Mikrochórion's goalkeeper Paris Chatzinikolaou to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antal Valentin, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Balazs Lajos in the 34th minute of the match. After 34 minutes of play, Hungary's Balazs Lajos made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Paris Chatzinikolaou was left in no man's land by his defense there! Major Barna received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Paris Chatzinikolaou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Giorgos Rodostoglou kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Akis Kyriakakos to strike the kick off in the second half. Antal Valentin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Paris Chatzinikolaou having to make a save. In the 55th match minute, Mikrochórion was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Themis Abelas to maneuver through the defense. Paris Chatzinikolaou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Major Barna, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. In the 64th minute of the match, Antal Valentin got a very nice opportunity to score, but Paris Chatzinikolaou was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. A collision led to Mikrochórion getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Vladimiros Liadelis hit a great ball. Antal Valentin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paris Chatzinikolaou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Mikrochórion's Vladimiros Liadelis got a free kick in the 69th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Antal Valentin managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hungary's supporters rose to their feet, but Antal Valentin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Paris Chatzinikolaou breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Akis Kyriakakos struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Fodor Daniel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mikrochórion. 78 minutes into the match, Mikrochórion's Akis Kyriakakos sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fodor Daniel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Mikrochórion's Paris Chatzinikolaou proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Mikrochórion from getting a goal against them. Antal Valentin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Paris Chatzinikolaou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Themis Abelas charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Themis Abelas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Hungary's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.