U23 League

Romolo Di Reto
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Franco Donatelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alkaios Bougiouklis in the 5th minute of play. Notis Bartzokas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Franco Donatelli having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Notis Bartzokas in the 16th minute of play forced Sao Brasola's goalkeeper Franco Donatelli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Sao Brasola booed when Green Horses was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iason Dimitratos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Franco Donatelli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alkaios Bougiouklis in the 23rd minute of the match. Franco Donatelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Notis Bartzokas in the 27th minute of play. Franco Donatelli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Apostolos Mavrokordatos, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Notis Bartzokas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Franco Donatelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alkaios Bougiouklis in the 40th minute of play. Franco Donatelli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alkaios Bougiouklis in the 40th minute of play. Iason Dimitratos was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 44 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 44th minute of the game. One of Green Horses:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Sao Brasola:s goal. The Sao Brasola players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Green Horses were winning 1-2.

The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 52nd minute of the game. One of Sao Brasola:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Green Horses:s goal. The goalkeeper, Franco Donatelli, was totally fooled by Green Horses's Babbis Markatos, who 53 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Apostolos Mavrokordatos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Franco Donatelli having to interfere. Green Horses's Alkaios Bougiouklis shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 58th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Franco Donatelli but with some difficulty. Notis Bartzokas might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Franco Donatelli. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Notis Bartzokas ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 64th match minute, Green Horses was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Apostolos Mavrokordatos to maneuver through the defense. In the 64th minute, Apostolos Mavrokordatos fired away a sharp free kick straight at the goal. It looked like it might be really tough for the goalie to handle, but the shot went into the stands to the left of Franco Donatelli. In the 66th minute of the match, Notis Bartzokas got a very nice opportunity to score, but Franco Donatelli was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Green Horses's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Babbis Markatos in the 67th minute. Babbis Markatos made a great header on Green Horses's corner, it was just that Sao Brasola's Franco Donatelli managed to reach the ball for a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberigo Giuliani in the 70th minute of play forced Green Horses's goalkeeper Theodosis Kassapis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Notis Bartzokas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Franco Donatelli read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Theodosis Kassapis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alessandro Ursini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Sao Brasola booed when Green Horses was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Notis Bartzokas didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Apostolos Mavrokordatos came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Green Horses fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Apostolos Mavrokordatos couldn't finish the play. After having played for 81 minutes, Notis Bartzokas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Green Horses's supporters crossed their fingers, but Notis Bartzokas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Notis Bartzokas struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Franco Donatelli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Green Horses. With a little luck, Sao Brasola's Franco Donatelli got control of the ball when Notis Bartzokas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Notis Bartzokas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 91st match minute, Green Horses was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Babbis Markatos to maneuver through the defense. In the 94th minute, Notis Bartzokas ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Franco Donatelli was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-4. When the match clock showed 97 minutes, the score became 1-5 when Notis Bartzokas sped through Sao Brasola's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Franco Donatelli. The Green Horses players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.