U23 League

Gasba Arena
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Urbs LC's Fulvio Vida started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thodoris Antoniadis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Primo Portier having to interfere. 5 minutes into the match, Olympiacos FC's goalkeeper Eustratios Vertsotis had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudio Lombardi. Eustratios Vertsotis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulvio Vida in the 6th minute of play. Urbs LC's Primo Portier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thodoris Antoniadis in the 8th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, Olympiacos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Beppe Tellini came free, but Eustratios Vertsotis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Urbs LC's Primo Portier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexis Kotsanakis in the 23rd minute of play. Olympiacos FC's Alexis Kotsanakis got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 38 played minutes Olympiacos FC got a freekick which was hit by Giorgos Soufleris. Fulvio Vida's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 44thth minute, Eustratios Vertsotis skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Thodoris Antoniadis made a kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Olympiacos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fulvio Vida came free, but Eustratios Vertsotis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Primo Portier took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thodoris Antoniadis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 58th minute Fulvio Vida shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eustratios Vertsotis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 59th minute Beppe Tellini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eustratios Vertsotis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Olympiacos FC's Konstantinos Meletiou got a free kick in the 65th minute. Olympiacos FC's Nikiforos Valaoras was substituted for Fotis Nousias. Urbs LC's Ettore Barresi was substituted for Romeo Benetti. The supporters of Urbs LC booed when Olympiacos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Konstantinos Meletiou didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eustratios Vertsotis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fulvio Vida in the 67th minute of play. Eustratios Vertsotis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudio Lombardi, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Ferruccio Riccardi's late challenge caught a Olympiacos FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ferruccio Riccardi helped the player get up and apologised. Urbs LC's Alexander Violento was substituted for Beppe Tellini. Ferruccio Riccardi kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. In the 76thth minute of the game Ferruccio Riccardi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Olympiacos FC's Eustratios Vertsotis was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Eustratios Vertsotis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Violento, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. 88 minutes into the game, Nikiforos Valaoras was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Olympiacos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Urbs LC the free kick. Nikiforos Valaoras hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. In the 91st minute Fulvio Vida shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eustratios Vertsotis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eustratios Vertsotis came out of the goal in the 91st minute to try and stop a shot by Urbs LC's Fulvio Vida. But to his dismay, Fulvio Vida quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexander Violento in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eustratios Vertsotis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Urbs LC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.