U23 World League

Campo Res Non Verba
Spectators: 7690 (Terracing: 5768, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eliseo Arnuero made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2ndth minute of the game Fondas Nebegleras who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Res Non Verba's Azeari Reganado was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 8 minutes into the match, Saronida FC's goalkeeper Tasos Brizolakos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Narciso Chavarri. Narciso Agudiez's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Tasos Brizolakos firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 11 minutes Saronida FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Eliseo Arnuero who took care of the corner kick. Eliseo Arnuero made a great header on Res Non Verba's corner, it was just that Saronida FC's Tasos Brizolakos managed to reach the ball for a save. Azeari Reganado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fondas Nebegleras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Azeari Reganado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chrisostomos Balodimos, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Saronida FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 26th minute, when Narciso Chavarri scored to the left of an out of position Tasos Brizolakos, making the score, 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nikos Malamas during the 29th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Nikos Malamas kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. After 34 played minutes Res Non Verba got a freekick which was hit by Anacleto Arijola. Azeari Reganado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fondas Nebegleras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 38th minute, Narciso Agudiez got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fondas Nebegleras was the one to do the kick off. Azeari Reganado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fondas Nebegleras in the 55th minute of play. In the 58th minute Ntinos Mandalenakis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Azeari Reganado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anacleto Arijola in the 60th minute of play forced Saronida FC's goalkeeper Tasos Brizolakos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Saronida FC made a substitution. Markos Renieris replaced Nikos Malamas. In the 63rd minute of the match Saronida FC got a corner. Res Non Verba's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Nikos Loverdos ran over to the corner to take the kick. A hard shot 65 in the game by Fondas Nebegleras from a close distance when the talented Azeari Reganado managed to make a qualified save. Res Non Verba's players were relieved. Anacleto Arijola's late challenge caught a Saronida FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anacleto Arijola helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Res Non Verba's Anacleto Arijola got a free kick in the 68th minute. Azeari Reganado made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fondas Nebegleras in the 69th minute. 72 minutes into the match, Saronida FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anacleto Arijola came free, but Tasos Brizolakos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chrisostomos Balodimos in the 74th minute of play forced Res Non Verba's goalkeeper Azeari Reganado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Saronida FC's Chrisostomos Balodimos in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Res Non Verba's goalie prevented a goal. Azeari Reganado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fondas Nebegleras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isidoro Marva charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isidoro Marva the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Res Non Verba's Isidoro Marva got a free kick in the 90th minute. Azeari Reganado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Markos Renieris, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fondas Nebegleras in the 93rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Azeari Reganado, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Azeari Reganado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fondas Nebegleras, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.