U18 World League

Castro Del Corfu
Spectators: 7989 (Terracing: 5993, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) Kerkyra FC's Giorgos Maragozis started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Dimitris Giannakidis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Herman Falkrantz in the 2nd minute of play. With a little luck, Elmtaryd Agunnaryd's John Brandt got control of the ball when Marinos Katsiaros tried to sneak it across the goal line. 16 minutes into the match, Marinos Katsiaros had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of John Brandt. Elmtaryd Agunnaryd's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marinos Katsiaros was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Dimitris Kaiafas kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. In the 21st minute, Giorgos Maragozis 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. John Brandt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giorgos Maragozis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dimitris Giannakidis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ted Kling, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dan Jespersson in the 27th minute of play forced Kerkyra FC's goalkeeper Dimitris Giannakidis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dimitris Giannakidis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Örjan Östman, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Dimitris Giannakidis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herman Falkrantz, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. 36 minutes into the game, Marinos Katsiaros was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kerkyra FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Elmtaryd Agunnaryd the free kick. Marinos Katsiaros kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. The supporters of Elmtaryd Agunnaryd booed when Kerkyra FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giotis Kalokerinos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elmtaryd Agunnaryd's Örjan Östman couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 38th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Kerkyra FC. Theocharis Pouliadis kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Kerkyra FC's Apostolos Fragoulakis got a free kick in the 41st minute. 47 minutes into the match, Herman Falkrantz notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Kerkyra FC's Dimitris Giannakidis. Dimitris Giannakidis was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

In the 51st minute, Valentinos Kanellakis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 57 minutes into the game, Sven-Ove Berggren recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dimitris Giannakidis. Sven-Ove Berggren showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. 63 minutes into the match, Elmtaryd Agunnaryd's goal looked a bit too open when Marinos Katsiaros came free, but John Brandt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Elmtaryd Agunnaryd defense, Marinos Katsiaros kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of John Brandt. The Elmtaryd Agunnaryd fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that John Brandt should have stopped the shot. When Kerkyra FC's Giorgos Maragozis in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Elmtaryd Agunnaryd's goalie prevented a goal. After 75 played minutes Elmtaryd Agunnaryd got a freekick which was hit by Ted Kiempe. Elmtaryd Agunnaryd made a substitution. Carl Larsson replaced Dan Jespersson. A collision led to Kerkyra FC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Valentinos Kanellakis hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Elmtaryd Agunnaryd's zone, Valentinos Kanellakis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. John Brandt came out of the goal and Valentinos Kanellakis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dimitris Giannakidis was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sven-Ove Berggren showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-3 in the 88 minute of play. Elmtaryd Agunnaryd made a substitution. Emanuel Björnberg replaced Ted Kiempe. Marinos Katsiaros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Elmtaryd Agunnaryd had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.