Challenge

Apollon Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Chris Nygaard kicked off to start the match. When Denmark's Bertram Svenningsen in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Toutourouki f.c.'s goalie prevented a goal. Tolis Mantouvalos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chris Nygaard in the 6th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bertram Svenningsen in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tolis Mantouvalos saved Toutourouki f.c. from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Denmark's Mikkel Wulff got a free kick in the 13th minute. With a little luck, Denmark's Keld Paulsen got control of the ball when Vrasidas Liouras tried to sneak it across the goal line. Christos Tsirimonakis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Chris Nygaard struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Tolis Mantouvalos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Denmark. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Simon Bendtsen during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 19 played minutes Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Simon Bendtsen. 22 minutes into the match, Toutourouki f.c.'s goal looked a bit too open when Bertram Svenningsen came free, but Tolis Mantouvalos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chris Nygaard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bjarne Kirkegaard hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vrasidas Liouras got free with Keld Paulsen in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tolis Mantouvalos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chris Nygaard, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Vrasidas Liouras managed to get in a good position for a shot. Toutourouki f.c.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Vrasidas Liouras was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Keld Paulsen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Bertram Svenningsen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Tolis Mantouvalos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Chris Nygaard scored 0-1 in the 36th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tolis Mantouvalos, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Toutourouki f.c.'s Tolis Mantouvalos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Nygaard in the 39th minute of play. Bertram Svenningsen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Tolis Mantouvalos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 45th match minute, Denmark was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chris Nygaard to maneuver through the defense.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Vrasidas Liouras was the one to do the kick off. Christos Tsirimonakis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Keld Paulsen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. Denmark's Keld Paulsen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vrasidas Liouras in the 53rd minute of play. Bertram Svenningsen scored 0-2 in the 55th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tolis Mantouvalos, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Tolis Mantouvalos was a little too slow when Bertram Svenningsen got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 58th minute. The score was now 0-3. Tolis Mantouvalos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bertram Svenningsen in the 61st minute of play. Theis Winther hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Keld Paulsen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Makis Iosifakos in the 68th minute of play. Tolis Mantouvalos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Chris Nygaard in the 69th minute. In the 74thth minute of the game Chris Nygaard who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Toutourouki f.c.'s Tolis Mantouvalos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Vrasidas Liouras fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Keld Paulsen having to interfere. Keld Paulsen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christos Tsirimonakis in the 79th minute of the match. 80 minutes into the game, Denmark's Bertram Svenningsen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tolis Mantouvalos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. After 85 played minutes Chris Nygaard rounded Toutourouki f.c.'s defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-5. In the 92nd minute, Chris Nygaard left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Denmark fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-6. Denmark'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.