Challenge

Drafi Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zaccheo Andolina made the kick off which started today's match. Lambis Vrinios made in the 4th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Italy's Sostene Vitulli. The throw-in from Lambis Vrinios in the 8th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Italy's Siricio Liotta. Manolis Ntouvaris showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sigfrido Auletta in the 12th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Soulis Felegakis in the 13th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Flavio Vittori to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Italy's Flavio Vittori got control of the ball when Cristian Botasso tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zaccheo Andolina in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manolis Ntouvaris saved Drafi from getting behind. Flavio Vittori took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Soulis Felegakis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Elssen in the 24th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the game, Gianpaolo Mascari threw the ball into play from the sideline. Drafi's Thanos Kolokithopoulos quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Flavio Vittori showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Soulis Felegakis in the 30th minute of the match. In the 31st minute Drafi were awarded a corner. Boleslaw Kojder went to the cornerflag to take it. Zaccheo Andolina took the ball and in the 32 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Manolis Ntouvaris. Manolis Ntouvaris dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zaccheo Andolina in the 36th minute of play forced Drafi's goalkeeper Manolis Ntouvaris to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgard Elssen in the 37th minute of play. Italy's attentive Siricio Liotta managed to snatch the ball when Lambis Vrinios made a throw-in in the 42nd minute of the game. Manolis Ntouvaris took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zaccheo Andolina, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Drafi's Nektarios Bezas was substituted for Lambis Vrinios. The wind increased when Soulis Felegakis made the kick off in the second half. If Soulis Felegakis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Porziano Marchitelli managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Porziano Marchitelli was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manolis Ntouvaris breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Italy booed when Drafi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thanos Kolokithopoulos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Drafi's Manolis Ntouvaris proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Drafi from getting a goal against them. Flavio Vittori made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Soulis Felegakis in the 62nd minute of play. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgard Elssen in the 69th minute of play. 72 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Botasso came free, but Flavio Vittori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 78 minutes, Edgard Elssen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Drafi's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edgard Elssen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Drafi's Chatziioannou Stavrakos was substituted for Cristian Botasso. Italy made a substitution. Guiscardo Davide replaced Sigfrido Auletta. Italy made a substitution. Adriano Curto replaced Zaccheo Andolina. The corner led Italy's Siricio Liotta to fire away a dangerous shot which Manolis Ntouvaris despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Adriano Curto's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manolis Ntouvaris read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 90th minute of play. Italy's Flavio Vittori played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgard Elssen in the 92nd minute of play. Patricio Jesus charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Patricio Jesus the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Drafi getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Thanos Kolokithopoulos hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kleon Sgouros during the 98th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card.