World League

Sahara
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hieronim Kaider kicked off to start the match. Edward Sitko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexis Kotsanakis in the 4th minute of play. IGloopoL's Edward Sitko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lazaros Tsakrilis in the 9th minute of play. In the 12th minute Christos Romanakoglou shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edward Sitko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of IGloopoL booed when Olympiacos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Themos Proedropoulos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Themos Proedropoulos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Themos Proedropoulos's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edward Sitko read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. The supporters of IGloopoL booed when Olympiacos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lazaros Tsakrilis didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 28th minute Alexis Kotsanakis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edward Sitko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 30 minutes, Themos Proedropoulos put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Edward Sitko. In the 34th minute Themos Proedropoulos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edward Sitko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 35 minutes into the game, Olympiacos FC's Themos Proedropoulos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edward Sitko made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 38 minutes into the game, Olympiacos FC's Themos Proedropoulos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edward Sitko made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Edward Sitko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Themos Proedropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. 48 minutes had been played when some careless play by IGloopoL's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sakis Paragioudakis was slow to take the kick. During this time Olympiacos FC's players had a chance to rest. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Themos Proedropoulos made a kick off. When Dimitris Xiros fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Olympiacos FC's protests and gave Dimitris Xiros a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Olympiacos FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Dimitris Xiros hit a great ball. Themos Proedropoulos in the 57thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Edward Sitko, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After some careless play in the IGloopoL defense, Alexis Kotsanakis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Edward Sitko. The IGloopoL fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Edward Sitko should have stopped the shot. In the 65th minute Roland Soszka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olívio Correia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. IGloopoL's Wieslaw Kosakowski was substituted for Hieronim Kaider. Edward Sitko was a little too slow when Themos Proedropoulos got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 77th minute. The score was now 0-5. Edward Sitko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Themos Proedropoulos in the 80th minute. Edward Sitko made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Themos Proedropoulos sent off a good shot on target. Olívio Correia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wieslaw Kosakowski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olívio Correia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gwidon Danisiewicz, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. After 89 minutes, Lucjan Kossakowski made it 1-5 with a short kick to the right side. Olympiacos FC's Olívio Correia tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 93 minutes into the game, Wieslaw Kosakowski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-5. Olívio Correia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Olympiacos FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Olympiacos FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.