U21 World League

Estadio La Scaloneta
Spectators: 7479 (Terracing: 5611, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) In the 5th minute, Petros Malioufas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. La Scaloneta's Javier Rocio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Petros Malioufas in the 9th minute of play. After 11 played minutes La Scaloneta got a freekick which was hit by Segundo Millrick. In the 12th minute of the match Takis Tsirilidis sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Javier Rocio skillfully saved the ball. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind AC Milan's goalkeeper Kostas Tsioris, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to La Scaloneta getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Evaristo Txaran hit a great ball. Petros Malioufas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Evaristo Txaran kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. La Scaloneta's Benito Cutberto got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. La Scaloneta's Filomeno Sidro pulled a muscle in his leg after 39 minutes and couldn't finish the game. After 39 minutes, Pavlos Kazakis mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AC Milan and the La Scaloneta players grew even worse after the yellow card. Pavlos Kazakis kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. After the first half AC Milan were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Petros Malioufas to strike the kick off in the second half. Javier Rocio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavlos Kazakis in the 52nd minute of play. Javier Rocio came out of the goal in the 54th minute to try and stop a shot by AC Milan's Pavlos Kazakis. But to his dismay, Pavlos Kazakis quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. After 57 minutes, Anacleto Lauro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the La Scaloneta and the AC Milan players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 57th minute, Anacleto Lauro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 63 minutes into the game, AC Milan's Petros Malioufas nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Javier Rocio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Javier Rocio was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Miltiadis Tsouchtras showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-4 in the 70 minute of play. In the 72nd minute Evaristo Txaran suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. Takis Tsirilidis's late challenge caught a La Scaloneta's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Takis Tsirilidis helped the player get up and apologised. In the 74th minute, Takis Tsirilidis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 75th minute of the match Alonzo Leheren shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kostas Tsioris showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petros Malioufas in the 80th minute of play forced La Scaloneta's goalkeeper Javier Rocio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thodoris Pavlakakis in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Javier Rocio saved La Scaloneta from getting behind. Javier Rocio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chatziantoniou Michail in the 84th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pavlos Kazakis in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Javier Rocio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Javier Rocio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Petros Malioufas's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. After a rather tough play, AC Milan's Miltiadis Tsouchtras got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Pavlos Kazakis got his second yellow card in the match during the 94th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. The supporters of La Scaloneta booed when AC Milan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pavlos Kazakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. AC Milan's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.