World League

Diadema
Spectators: 7553 (Terracing: 5666, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Nikos Stavrou started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience thought a goal was coming when Artemio Odol got free with Theagenis Giannou in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Sacando del Medio booed when Lipochσrion FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Necat Baysal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Artemio Odol's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Theagenis Giannou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, Artemio Odol dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Theagenis Giannou, 1-0. In the 10th minute Nikos Stavrou shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardo Loren saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Artemio Odol got free with Theagenis Giannou in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 13 minutes into the match, Sacando del Medio's goal looked a bit too open when Nikos Stavrou came free, but Bernardo Loren reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Artemio Odol got free with Theagenis Giannou in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Santo James kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, Sacando del Medio's Artemio Odol sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Theagenis Giannou narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The corner led to Sacando del Medio's Eulalio Omero getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. When Sacando del Medio's Artemio Odol in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lipochσrion FC's goalie prevented a goal. 35 minutes into the match, Lipochσrion FC's goalkeeper Theagenis Giannou had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Artemio Odol. Cristobal Kelemen made a great header on Sacando del Medio's corner, it was just that Lipochσrion FC's Theagenis Giannou managed to reach the ball for a save. 38 minutes into the match, Sacando del Medio's Artemio Odol sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Theagenis Giannou narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 40th minute of the match Sacando del Medio got a corner. Lipochσrion FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cristobal Kelemen ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led to Sacando del Medio's Elias Nayely getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Artemio Odol's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Theagenis Giannou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. Sacando del Medio's Cristobal Kelemen was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Theagenis Giannou in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Artemio Odol was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikos Stavrou in the 57th minute of play forced Sacando del Medio's goalkeeper Bernardo Loren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Artemio Odol's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Theagenis Giannou was relentless in the 59th minute of the game. Theagenis Giannou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Artemio Odol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 63 minutes Lipochσrion FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cristobal Kelemen who took care of the corner kick. Sacando del Medio's Cristobal Kelemen was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Theagenis Giannou in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Sacando del Medio's Artemio Odol in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lipochσrion FC's goalie prevented a goal. Nikos Stavrou could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Bernardo Loren made a huge save. Nikos Stavrous short, quick shot in the 73rdth minute got Bernardo Loren to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Theagenis Giannou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Artemio Odol in the 74th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Lipochσrion FC's Bernardo Loren threw himself towards the right post 75 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Stathis Aggelakos, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a defensive mix-up in Lipochσrion FC's zone, Artemio Odol stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Theagenis Giannou came out of the goal and Artemio Odol tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Theagenis Giannou showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Artemio Odol, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Artemio Odol in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Theagenis Giannou prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Lipochσrion FC's Pantelis Mamidakis got a free kick in the 85th minute. In the 88th match minute, Lipochσrion FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pantelis Mamidakis to maneuver through the defense. Theagenis Giannou made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Artemio Odol in the 89th minute of play. Sacando del Medio's Bernardo Loren played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nikos Stavrou in the 90th minute of play. After some careless play in the Lipochσrion FC defense, Artemio Odol kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Theagenis Giannou. The Lipochσrion FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Theagenis Giannou should have stopped the shot.