World League

Field of Despair
Spectators: 7565 (Terracing: 5675, Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 151) In the 2nd match minute, Cyprus Eagles AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kyriakos Sifakis to maneuver through the defense. Pavlos Fotiadis made an important save on a dangerous shot by Guido Burgstaller in the 5th minute. Guido Burgstaller could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Pavlos Fotiadis made a huge save. Pavlos Fotiadis stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Guido Burgstaller's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. After a rather tough play, Cyprus Eagles AFC's Markos Chatzinathanail got a free kick in the 14th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Guido Burgstaller got free with Pavlos Fotiadis in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Möhnsen FC were awarded a corner in the 16th minute after Cyprus Eagles AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Luis Bartels took the corner. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Möhnsen FC's goalkeeper Emerson Ferraz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nikos Pathekas during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 20th match minute, Cyprus Eagles AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nikos Pathekas to maneuver through the defense. Luis Bartels could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Pavlos Fotiadis made a huge save. In the 24th minute, Möhnsen FC's Guido Burgstaller ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Pavlos Fotiadis. Pavlos Fotiadis yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Guido Burgstaller in the 29thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Pavlos Fotiadis, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nikos Pathekas hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Guido Burgstaller in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pavlos Fotiadis saved Cyprus Eagles AFC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Guido Burgstaller in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pavlos Fotiadis prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cyprus Eagles AFC's Pavlos Fotiadis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guido Burgstaller in the 40th minute of play. Guido Burgstaller's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 45thth minute, Pavlos Fotiadis skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 47 minutes of play, Möhnsen FC's Guido Burgstaller made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pavlos Fotiadis was left in no man's land by his defense there! The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

Pavlos Fotiadis stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Guido Burgstaller's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Leo Freiherr received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Pavlos Fotiadis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Guido Burgstaller blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pavlos Fotiadis having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Möhnsen FC's zone, Nontas Markas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emerson Ferraz came out of the goal and Nontas Markas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Timo Schinnenburg kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Béla Strothmann recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cyprus Eagles AFC's Pavlos Fotiadis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guido Burgstaller in the 66th minute of play. After having played for 67 minutes, Konstantinos Ikonomopoulos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cyprus Eagles AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Konstantinos Ikonomopoulos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nontas Markas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leo Freiherr recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 77 minutes, Guido Burgstaller made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. Cyprus Eagles AFC's Pavlos Fotiadis tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Pavlos Fotiadis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leo Freiherr, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guido Burgstaller in the 82nd minute of play forced Cyprus Eagles AFC's goalkeeper Pavlos Fotiadis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Konstantinos Ikonomopoulos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cyprus Eagles AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Konstantinos Ikonomopoulos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emerson Ferraz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pavlos Fotiadis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timo Schinnenburg in the 86th minute of play. Luis Bartels made a great header on Möhnsen FC's corner, it was just that Cyprus Eagles AFC's Pavlos Fotiadis managed to reach the ball for a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Guido Burgstaller in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pavlos Fotiadis saved Cyprus Eagles AFC from getting behind. Cyprus Eagles AFC's Markos Katselis got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Möhnsen FC's Guido Burgstaller in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cyprus Eagles AFC's goalie prevented a goal. When the referee ended the match the Möhnsen FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.